Nursing

Equipping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

EA’s nursing program prepares students for meaningful careers as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Our graduates can be found working almost anywhere — hospitals, community health organizations, schools, and homes — positively impacting the quality of health care delivery. For students seeking to continue their education and pursue a RN-BSN degree, our concurrent enrollment programs with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and Grand Canyon University allow EA students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while completing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Admission into EA’s nursing program requires a separate, prior admission process and space is limited.

Which Nursing Program is Right for You?

We invite you to visit campus to explore how best to prepare for admission and learn more about which of our programs is the right path in achieving your goal of becoming a health care professional.

  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: preparation to work as a registered nurse giving direct care to patients.
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate:training to perform basic nursing duties and assist patients with their daily health care needs under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

 

ACEN Seal

Eastern Arizona College’s Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)*, the leading authority in nursing education accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

*Accredited Spring 2016 – Spring 2029

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

ATI TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam

Register at www.atitesting.com

Go to the TEAS online store to register for a specific date and select ATI TEAS

Cost = $87 plus tax

Questions? – Email: nursing@eac.edu or call 928-428-8396

TEAS Testing Dates
Thatcher Campus
Date Time Location
Thursday, November 14 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, December 12 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, January 23 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, February 13 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, February 27 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, March 6 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, March 13 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, March 27 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, April 10 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, April 24 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, May 8 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Thursday, June 26 12:00 noon EAC Testing Center, Academic Programs Building Room #126
Globe Campus
Date Time Location
Friday, November 8 10:00 a.m. Room 700
Friday, December 6 10:00 a.m. Room 700
Friday, January 17 10:00 a.m. Room 700
Friday, February 21 10:00 a.m. Room 700
Friday, March 28 10:00 a.m. Room 700
Payson Campus
Date Time Location
Friday, January 24 9:00 a.m. Room 108
Friday, February 7 9:00 a.m. Room 108
Friday, February 28 9:00 a.m. Room 108
Friday, March 28 9:00 a.m. Room 108
Nursing Career Paths
  • Flight Nurse
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Oncology Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Midwife
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Surgical Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
Nursing
Select Average Salary Statistics*
*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$120,000
Nurse Practitioner
$195,000
Nurse Anesthetist
$77,000
Registered Nurse
$48,000
Licensed Practical Nurse

Program Details

Average Program Length
Location(s)
Nursing: RN Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Preparation to sit the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and for entry-level employment as a staff nurse.
4 full-time semesters + pre-requisites
Thatcher
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Preparation to sit for the Arizona State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant exam and for entry-level employment as a nursing assistant.
2 part-time semesters
Thatcher, Globe, Payson
Start Your Nursing Journey at Eastern Arizona College
Nursing Program
(928) 428-8396
Enrollment Management Office
(928) 428-8332
(800) 678-3808 x 8332
Counseling Office
Counseling Office
(928) 428-8341
(800) 678-3808 x 8341