Jersey College – Tucson Campus
Jersey College provides career-focused, accelerated nursing education with a strong emphasis on hands-on clinical training and NCLEX readiness for students in Southern Arizona.
About Jersey College Nursing
Jersey College’s Tucson campus offers fast-track nursing pathways designed to get students into the workforce quickly. The curriculum combines classroom instruction, high-fidelity simulation labs, and real-world clinical rotations across the Tucson metro area.
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Mission: To deliver practical, job-ready nursing education with high NCLEX pass rate support.
- Accreditation: The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Initial Accreditation). The institution is also accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Website: www.jerseycollege.edu
Key Programs Offered
1. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Professional Nursing
A fast-paced program preparing students to become Registered Nurses (RNs), featuring integrated NCLEX-RN review and 700+ clinical hours in Tucson-area hospitals and clinics.
- Credential Earned: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- Licensure: Graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Accreditation: Fully ACEN-accredited (Initial Accreditation status).
2. Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN) Certificate
A foundational program for students seeking to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), with hands-on training in patient care fundamentals.
- Credential Earned: Practical Nursing Certificate
- Licensure: Graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
- Accreditation Status: Approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing; holds pre-accreditation status with NLN CNEA (not yet fully accredited).
Jersey College – Tucson is ideal for students seeking accelerated entry into nursing with strong clinical preparation and NCLEX support. The ADN program’s ACEN accreditation ensures a recognized, quality education that supports future BSN advancement.