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159 Grade Requirements: Students must obtain a C grade or better in all courses. University Transfer Students: For students planning a university program: Students who are planning to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may obtain their prerequisite courses at Maricopa Community Colleges. For information on courses that meet requirements for admission into a baccalaureate program, please contact a program advisor. THE NURSE ASSISTING PATHWAY The nurse assisting pathway is designed to prepare students to complete the Nurse Assistant certification/licensure through the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice in a health care agency as a nurse assistant. Completion of the Nurse Assistant program of study provides job ready skills as a nurse assistant. Program Notes: This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Admission Criteria: Application and acceptance into the program, high school graduate or GED, and meet current health and safety course requirements. Program Prerequisites: None NURSING - FAST TRACK PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN FAST TRACK PRACTICAL NURSING (22-27.5 CREDITS; CODE 5114) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses or within the program. Division: Nursing Program Director: Jeri Lastine The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fast Track Practical Nursing program provides students with the theory and skills required to practice as a practical nurse in acute care, extended care, and intermediate care settings. The program of study combines nursing theory lectures with planned patient care learning experiences in hospitals, nursing homes and health care agencies. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The Fast Track Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee: Admission or graduation f rom the Nursing Program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice nursing. Licensure requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college or school requirements for graduation. Pursuant to A.R.S. 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge f rom the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years, the Board cannot process your application. Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022