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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
Nursing call for admissions - June 2

 

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 = $82 plus tax

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

Thatcher Campus Gila Pueblo Campus Payson Campus
  • Thursday, May 11, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, May 18, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, June 29, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, July 27, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, August 17, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, August 24, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, September 7, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, September 14, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, September 21, 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, September 28, 12:00 noon

EAC Testing Center 
Academic Programs (AP) Building
Room 126

  • Friday, May 19, 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 26, 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, August 25, 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 1, 10:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 8, 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 15, 10:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 22, 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 29, 10:00 a.m.

Gila Pueblo Campus
8274 S. Six Shooter Canyon Road
Room 700

 

  • Friday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, August 18, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, August 25, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 01, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 08, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 15, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 22, 9:00 a.m.
  • Friday, September 29, 9:00 a.m.

Payson Campus
201 N. Mud Springs Rd.
Room 108

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.

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
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*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Details
Average Program Length
Average Program Cost
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
$8,694 - $9,774
Thatcher, Globe, Payson
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
Call for Details
Thatcher, Globe, Payson
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Program Contact
Nursing Program
(928) 428-8396
nursing@eac.edu
 
Admissions Office
(928) 428-8332
(800) 678-3808 x 8332
admissions@eac.edu
Counseling Office
(928) 428-8341
(800) 678-3808 x 8341
gayrene.claridge@eac.edu

Getting to Thatcher 

From Phoenix

Travel east on US Hwy. 60. Drive through Superior and Miami. At Globe, continue on 60 (60 actually changes names to Hwy. 70 at this point). As you enter Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is located on your right side.

From Tucson

Travel east on I -10. About 12 miles past the last Willcox exit, take the US 191 exit north. Continue north on 191 until you reach Safford (about 33 miles) and the junction with Hwy. 70 . Turn left on Hwy. 70 (main street, Casa Manana Restaurant on left) and proceed west for approximately five miles to Thatcher. Stay on Hwy. 70 through Thatcher. EAC will be located on your left.

From New Mexico (Two Options)

Travel west on I -10, past San Simon and Bowie. Then follow the directions for the turn off to Safford Hwy. 191 (from Tucson).

Travel west on I -10, exit at Lordsburg on US 70 to Duncan and Safford (this is the scenic route). Continue through Duncan and Safford to Thatcher. EAC will be on your left.