Registered Nursing

Registered Nursing

Degree

Announcement

Mohave College Nursing department wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Registered Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at:

4:30 pm on February 25, 2026
Mohave College Bullhead Campus, Room 201
3400 AZ-95 Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to public-comments@acennursing.org or to the ACEN office:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 09, 2026.

Mission, Vision and Goal

Mission

Inspiring students to advance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to strengthen our communities.

Vision

Building capacity in our communities by empowering individuals through innovative, quality nursing education.

Goal

The ultimate goal of the Nursing Department is to prepare graduates for safe and effective clinical practice. The Nursing programs are offered countywide with classes in the southern part of Mohave County in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Bullhead City, and the northern part of the County in Colorado City.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing program improves the student experience by providing:

• Stackable credentials – this approach allows students to begin working in the healthcare field sooner. As a result, students can earn money and gain experience to supplement the knowledge they are obtaining in College.
  1. Students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN after successful completion of the 2nd semester
  2. Students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN after successful completion of the 4th semester
• Ease of entry for existing Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics
  • These students will receive credit for the schooling and certificate/license they received.

Registered Nursing Admission Requirements

Requirements for acceptance to the Registered Nursing Program include:

• 62% or higher on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version 7 
  • TEAS test must be taken in person
  • Students must wait 30 days between each TEAS attempt
  • Schedule a TEAS test with the testing center.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on required pre-requisite courses
  • • BIO 181 or BIO 160
  • Pre-requisite courses used to calculate GPA:
    • BIO 201
    • BIO 202
    • BIO 205 (Effective Fall 2026, students must have BIO 205 as a prerequisite.)
    • CHM 130 or Higher
    • ENG 101
    • MAT 101 or Higher
    • PSY 101 or PSY 245
• Active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant/Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA/LNA) or
  • Assisted Living Caregiver Certificate with 6 months of recent job experience.
  • Healthcare Provider and Passing the Nursing Program Competency Exam

Program Information Sessions

The Nursing Department conducts monthly information sessions for prospective and current students.

• The application deadline is October 1st for consideration for the Spring start
• The application deadline is May 1st for consideration for Fall start

If you would like to attend, please choose one of the meetings listed below. These sessions will provide essential information needed to apply for our Nursing programs, including the Nursing Assistant and Nursing programs. Below is a summary of the topics that will be covered: 

• Application process 
• Stackable credentials 
• Prerequisites 
• Program cost 
• TEAS exam

By selecting the Zoom link, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address. A verification code will be sent to the provided email address, granting you access to the meeting. We recommend logging in early to ensure you complete this process before the meeting commences.

Upcoming Nursing Information Sessions 2026

Program

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing – This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse. Check the prerequisites described in the program of study before applying for admission. Students completing the program will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN).

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing program at Mohave College, located in Bullhead City, AZ, Colorado City, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Kingman, AZ, is approved by the:

Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 771-7800

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing program at Mohave College, located in Bullhead City, AZ, Colorado City, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Kingman, AZ, is accredited by the: