ADN Programs in Mesa, Arizona

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is the fastest route to becoming a registered nurse in Mesa — typically about two years and the most affordable path to RN licensure, usually $4,000–$15,000 depending on the school. Graduates qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN and work across Mesa and the East Valley.

This guide compares Mesa-area ADN programs on cost, waitlist length, and pass rates, and explains the prerequisites (anatomy, microbiology, and a TEAS score) required by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Many local RNs later bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. Compare options among accredited AZ nursing schools.