Nursing Programs in Phoenix, Arizona

Magnet Hospital Access: Phoenix has multiple Magnet-designated hospitals that prefer or require BSN-prepared nurses
Higher Earning Potential: BSN nurses earn an average of $10,000+ more annually than ADN nurses
Career Advancement: BSN is the minimum requirement for most nursing leadership and specialty roles
Graduate School Ready: Direct pathway to MSN, DNP, and other advanced degrees
Diverse Clinical Sites: Access to teaching hospitals, specialty centers, and community health settings
Research Opportunities: University programs offer undergraduate nursing research experiences

Phoenix offers a full range of accredited nursing pathways, from short CNA certificates to two-year ADN degrees and four-year BSN programs. Whether you are starting out or advancing from LPN or RN, you can train close to the Phoenix metro — Arizona's largest healthcare market and step into clinical roles at employers like Banner Health, HonorHealth, and Valleywise Health.

On this page we compare Phoenix-area nursing programs by credential, length, cost, and NCLEX preparation, and outline the admission prerequisites set by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Browse accredited Arizona nursing schools or use our free tool to get matched with programs that fit your goals.

Arizona Nursing Programs — Find Accredited Nursing Schools in Arizona

Arizona Nursing Programs helps prospective and current nursing students find accredited nursing schools across Arizona, understand admission requirements and prerequisites, prepare for the NCLEX exam, and explore nursing careers. Explore CNA, LPN, ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and throughout Arizona.

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