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Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) teaches a 3-year BSN at 25 campuses, including Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson in Arizona. Its nursing core runs from semester 5 to semester 9 with NUR course codes, in three sequences: Leader in Quality & Patient Safety I to IV (NUR 338, 358, 428 and 448), Evidence-Based Practice I to IV (NUR 337, 357, 427 and 447) and Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice I to III (NUR 213, 333 and 423), alongside clinical courses with practicums.
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Which nursing programs does AZCN offer?

  • BSN

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    Nine semesters in as little as three years: general education first, then the nursing core from NUR 211 Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-Making to NUR 446 Professional Seminar and NUR 448, with 630 clinical hours and 270 lab hours.

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How is the AZCN BSN structured?

The BSN runs over nine semesters. General education courses fill semesters 1 to 4, the first three usually in 8-week sessions, and the nursing core runs from semester 5 to semester 9. AZCN doesn't require prerequisite courses for admission: they are built into the first year.

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How many clinical hours are in the AZCN BSN?

AZCN's curriculum page lists 630 clinical hours in inpatient and outpatient settings, 270 lab hours and 50 hours of in-person simulation. The program assigns clinical placements, and virtual simulation replaces clinical hours only when needed.

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Common AZCN nursing course codes

Course codes and titles are copied from Arizona College of Nursing's public catalog. Descriptions are short summaries; check your syllabus for current details.

CodeCourseWhat it coversOrder
NUR 211Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-MakingClinical judgment and the nursing process.Get help with NUR 211
NUR 213Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice IFirst of three courses on ethical, legal and professional standards.Get help with NUR 213
NUR 216Health AssessmentHealth history and physical assessment of adults.Get help with NUR 216
NUR 218Interprofessional CommunicationsCommunication and collaboration for safe team care.Get help with NUR 218
NUR 338Leader in Quality & Patient Safety IFirst of four courses on leading safety and quality initiatives.Get help with NUR 338
NUR 337Evidence-Based Practice IFirst of four courses on finding and using evidence.Get help with NUR 337
NUR 355Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults INursing care of adults with acute and chronic illness, part one.Get help with NUR 355
NUR 358Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety IISecond quality and patient safety course.Get help with NUR 358
NUR 426Community Health Nursing Theory & ApplicationPopulation health and social determinants of health.Get help with NUR 426
NUR 423Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice IIIThird ethics and legal standards course.Get help with NUR 423
NUR 428Leader in Quality & Patient Safety IIIThird quality and patient safety course.Get help with NUR 428
NUR 443Transition to the ProfessionReflective practice and a lifelong learning plan.Get help with NUR 443
NUR 446Professional SeminarReadiness for practice: clinical judgment and prioritization.Get help with NUR 446
NUR 447Evidence-Based Practice IVThe last evidence-based practice course.Get help with NUR 447
NUR 448Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety IVThe last course on leading safety and quality initiatives (3 credits).Get help with NUR 448

What assignments do AZCN nursing students get?

  • Quality and patient safety papers

    Safety event analyses and quality improvement plans for NUR 338, 358, 428 and 448.

  • Evidence-based practice papers

    Finding, appraising and applying evidence for NUR 337, 357, 427 and 447.

  • Ethics and legal papers

    Ethical dilemmas and legal standards for NUR 213, 333 and 423.

  • Communication assignments

    SBAR, handoff and teamwork papers for NUR 218 Interprofessional Communications.

  • Care plans and case studies

    Clinical judgment and care planning for NUR 211, NUR 355, NUR 425 and NUR 445.

  • Reflections

    Reflective practice and learning plans for NUR 443 Transition to the Profession.

Sample papers for AZCN courses

AZCN nursing FAQ

What is the Leader in Quality & Patient Safety series at AZCN?

It's a four-course sequence: NUR 338 in semester 5, NUR 358 in semester 7, NUR 428 in semester 8 and NUR 448 in semester 9. The courses build the ability to take part in, and then lead, initiatives that improve patient safety and the quality of team care, looking at structures, processes, sociopolitical issues and human factors. NUR 448 is 3 credits; the others are 1 credit each.

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Which evidence-based practice courses do AZCN students take?

Evidence-Based Practice I to IV: NUR 337 in semester 6, NUR 357 in semester 7, NUR 427 in semester 8 and NUR 447 in semester 9, each 1 credit. The sequence builds the ability to find, appraise and use the best available evidence when making decisions as part of an interprofessional team.

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Where are Arizona College of Nursing's Arizona campuses?

AZCN lists BSN campuses in Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, among 25 campus locations across the United States. New sessions start about every 8 weeks.

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Is the AZCN BSN accredited?

AZCN states that its BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and that all Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). New campuses become eligible for CCNE notification when their students start Semester 5.

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Sources

  1. Arizona College of Nursing: BSN Program Course Descriptions (retrieved 2026-10-19)
  2. Arizona College of Nursing: BSN Program Curriculum (retrieved 2026-10-19)
  3. Arizona College of Nursing: BSN Program (retrieved 2026-10-19)

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