It is surrounded by rural and multicultural communities. Faculty at the College of Nursing include diverse professionals with expertise in clinical practice, research, and teaching. As one of the fourteen colleges in the University of Arizona , and as one of the three colleges in the Arizona Health Sciences Center , the College of Nursing has the advantage of rich educational resources. A variety of scientific and cultural fields provides students with wide choices in selecting courses to support and extend the nursing program. Resources available for student support within the College of Nursing include the Patient Care Learning Center , Instructional Resources Center , Computer Laboratory , Behavioral Studies Laboratory, Biological Studies Laboratory and the Office of Nursing Research .
Many sites are available in which to develop clinical skills and conduct research.
The University Medical Center , which is located within the Arizona Health Sciences Center, constitutes an exceptional facility for clinical experiences coupled with research resources. For students wishing to pursue a specific interest related to health and culture, the locale provides close proximity to the Mexican border and Native American reservations.