Arizona College of Nursing - Tucson — Attraction in Tucson

I recently attended orientation at Arizona College of Nursing’s Tampa Bay campus, and honestly, it was a really informative and motivating experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome. Everyone was friendly and ready to answer questions, which helped calm my nerves since I didn’t know what to expect.

The day started with introductions to the faculty and staff—we got to meet some of our instructors, success coaches, and advisors. You could tell they genuinely care about the students and want us to succeed. They explained everything we need to know about the program, from the class structure to the expectations for clinicals and how to stay on track to graduate. It was a lot of information, but it was broken down in a way that made it manageable.

They also walked us through all the systems we’ll be using like D2L, the student portal, and how to access our schedules, grades, and assignments. I liked that they didn’t just tell us about it—they actually showed us how to use it, which was super helpful for people like me who aren’t tech-savvy.

One of my favorite parts was the tour of the simulation lab. It made everything feel real and got me excited to start hands-on learning. They even talked about NCLEX prep and how it’s built into the program from the beginning, which made me feel like I chose the right school.

The only downside is that it did feel a little overwhelming at times. There’s a lot to take in, and they move fast—probably because the program itself is accelerated. But they kept reminding us to ask questions and take advantage of the support available, which I really appreciated.

Overall, orientation gave me the confidence I needed to start nursing school. It confirmed that this is where I’m supposed to be, and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to begin this...

Arizona College is very disorganized. I started in March of 2020, and now I am leaving to another college due to how I have been treated. My counselor heather was rude. Sometimes I won’t get an email back. I have been back and forth many times through email not only with counselors and financial advisors, but the director Bernadette as well. It seems as though no one knows what is going on. An example, I need official transcripts to move to a new school, I was advised to only make one payment of $269 and my transcripts should be released . Only to be told I needed to pay another $633, then to be told again that the next month I need to finish paying another $269 and an additional $633. All in the month of December. That really put a damper not only on my mood but for the holidays as well. Get ready to hear this! After all those payments the registrar office had told me as soon as I pay for a new transcript they would be released immediately. Nothing to my surprise they are still on hold. This school costs way too much to be as disorganized as they are. Save yourself the headache and avoid this school. My course schedules have been changed many times due to the fact that they had forgotten to enroll me in classes. I was not even notified of these changes. Which affects the amount of aid you receive. I feel as though any person would like to know what they are getting themselves into, especially if they are going to be having a large out of pocket cost . Your time is not respected here at...

I have not started going to school at Arizona College but, working with their staff has been a breeze. Heather Straight has been super helpful, kind, patient, outgoing, and knowledgeable. She is fast to reply and ensures I understand every detail I need to know. Heather went over my transcript with me and class schedules. Heather also made sure I knew which credits I could transfer over from my current school. The financial advisor Yvonne Inclan was super patient and knowledgeable. She took the time to help me process my FAFSA, introduced me to some scholarships, and went over every detail of intuition. She was clear about everything to ensure I fully understood every charge and fee. Kristy Mobray assisted me with my HESI exam and, she was also very kind, patient, and outgoing. She is very knowledgeable and is also a great asset to this team. Last, Matthew which is the campus director was very helpful. He was very welcoming and kind. Overall, this is one of the most professional and knowledgeable team I have ever worked with at any school. I appreciate all their effort and hard work! Thank you,...