Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas

What is the accreditation of Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

Arizona College of Nursing is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Institutional accreditation concerns the college as an educational institution; it is distinct from accreditation or approval of a particular nursing program.

For a prospective registered nurse, the other crucial checks are the Las Vegas BSN program's status with the Nevada State Board of Nursing and any applicable programmatic accreditation listed by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students should verify the specific campus and program in those organizations' current directories, particularly if they plan to seek licensure outside Nevada. Institutional accreditation can affect eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept credits or that a graduate will qualify for licensure in every state.

What are the admission requirements at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

Applicants to Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas generally need a completed application, evidence of high school graduation or an equivalent credential, and academic records. The college reports that it considers the secondary school transcript and GPA and requires another admissions assessment; it does not list SAT or ACT scores as required.

The campus does not report an open-admission policy. In the 2024-25 admissions figures, all 41 reported first-time applicants were admitted, but that result describes a small applicant group in one reporting period - not a promise of admission to future applicants. Recommendations, class rank and completion of a college-preparatory program are not listed as required.

Admission to a nursing program may involve steps beyond general academic screening, including requirements connected to clinical participation. Applicants should obtain the current Las Vegas admissions checklist and ask when any entrance assessment, background screening, immunization documentation or other clinical prerequisites must be completed. Those requirements should not be assumed to be due with the initial application.

What are the application fees and waivers at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

The reported undergraduate application fee for Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas is $49. An application fee is separate from tuition, mandatory course charges and any deposit requested after admission.

Because fees and waiver practices can change, applicants should confirm the amount displayed in the current application before paying. Anyone who may qualify for a waiver should ask admissions whether one is available and how to request it before submitting payment; a waiver should not be assumed from eligibility for financial aid.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas does not identify an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit operated on its campus. An ROTC program at another Las Vegas-area college should not be treated as available to Arizona College of Nursing students without an explicit cross-enrollment agreement.

Students interested in commissioning should ask both the ROTC host institution and Arizona College of Nursing whether participation is permitted, whether the nursing curriculum can accommodate ROTC training, and how scholarships and postgraduation service obligations would apply. Military education benefits for eligible students are separate from ROTC participation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses are separate decisions. Official college transcripts are central to a transfer-credit review; high school records may also be relevant to admission.

The sequence of a BSN matters as much as the number of credits transferred. A general education course may satisfy a degree requirement without allowing a student to skip a nursing course or clinical term. Applicants should request a written, course-by-course evaluation showing which credits apply to the Las Vegas BSN, which prerequisites remain, and the expected starting point in the program. The campus reported 154 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in its 2024-25 enrollment figures.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas?

Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas does not present study abroad as a standard component of its BSN. Students should not assume that a semester overseas, an international clinical placement or a third-party program will count toward nursing requirements.

Clinical coursework has specific supervision and approval requirements. Anyone considering an international experience should secure written academic approval before making travel plans and ask separately whether proposed credits, clinical hours and financial aid would be accepted.