Students use MSC's labs to practice patient care skills prior to advancing to clinical assignments in hospitals, nursing homes or care centers. I and II may apply to the Arizona Board of Nursing to take the Nursing Assistant certification examination after completing all Level II requirements. HCC Level II and Nursing Assistant courses must be completed prior to Level III PN prerequisites. Applicants with a valid and current Arizona nursing assistant certification with verified work experience within the past three years may omit the NUR 156 and NUR 157 courses and register for the PN for the CNA program. I and II courses.
Students provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites.
Courses are offered in a block schedule, with specific entrance dates throughout the year, approximately every 12 weeks. Attendance at an Information Session is required. These sessions are scheduled at 2 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month. Program and financial aid information is available , followed by the required entrance testing session. Tests may be taken after any information session.