Nursing Department
Start on the pathway to becoming a nurse today. MaricopaNursing at GCC can show you how to jumpstart your NA/CNA, RN, or BSN education. MaricopaNursing offers a district-wide curriculum that is centered on our core values of caring, critical thinking, holism, nursing role development, safe practice, and information management.
We look forward to working with you to meet your career goals and invite you to be a part of MaricopaNursing at Glendale Community College.
The GCC Nursing program offers:
- Ability to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing while earning your associate’s degree
- Smaller class sizes than large universities
- Very affordable education
- Financial aid counseling and application assistance
GCC is fully accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and GCC’s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
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RN (Associate Degree)
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RN (Bachelor's Degree at GCC) | Nursing Assistant | |
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| Length of Program | 4 semesters (does not include pre- and co-requisite courses) | Varies - see program brochures at www.nursing.maricopa.edu | 8-10 weeks |
| Program Cost* | 62-75 credits + applicable fees (see Tuition & Fees) |
NAU: $11,000 UIU: $12,000 - $16,000 |
6 credits (see Tuition and Fees) |
| Skill Level and Care Provided | Direct patient care; passing meds, completing treatments, advanced IV skills, supervision of LPNs and NAs. | Direct patient care; passing meds, completing treatments, advanced IV skills, community/public health; leadership emphasis. | Direct patient care; assisting with personal hygiene, safety, nutrition, exercise and elimination needs. |
| Median Wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics) | $31.48/hour | $31.48/hour | $11.73/hour |
| Job Outlook | Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19% from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives. | Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19% from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives. Many employers prefer to hire BSN-prepared RNs. | Employment of nursing assistants is projected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Because of the growing elderly population, many nursing assistants and orderlies will be needed in long-term care facilities. |
| Typical Employment Settings |
Hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities, clinics, insurance companies, schools, hospice. |
Hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities, clinics, insurance companies, schools, hospice, public health, clinical instruction. |
Hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities, clinics, insurance companies, schools. |
Note: All program costs are approximate and subject to change.
For further information, see Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
Pursuant to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Policy #29, Advertising and Recruitment of Students, the following student achievement outcome data is publicly accessible on the MaricopaNursing Programs Program Outcomes webpage.
- Graduates’ success on the licensure and/or certification examination
- Students’ completion of the nursing program
- Graduates obtaining a job
Health Core Curriculum
Health Core Related
Nursing: Continuing Education
| Course |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| NCE 214MF | Advanced IV Drug Therapy |
| NCE 150 | Basic Certified Nursing Assistant |
| NCE 151 | Basic Certified Nursing Assistant Lab |
| NCE 249AA | Critical Care: Cardiac |
| NCE 249AD | Critical Care: Endocrine and Renal |
| NCE 249AE | Critical Care: Gastrointestinal |
| NCE 249AC | Critical Care: Neurologic |
| NCE 249AB | Critical Care: Respiratory |
| NCE 203 | Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Examinations |
| NCE 214MI | Math and Medications for Intermediate Nursing Students |
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NUR Courses
| Course |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| NUR 152 | Nsg Theory Science I |
| NUR 172 | Nsg Theory Science II |
| NUR 158 | Nurse Assisting |
| NUR 291 | Nursing Clinical Capstone |
| NUR 151 | Nursing Theory and Science I |
| NUR 171 | Nursing Theory and Science II |
| NUR 251 | Nursing Theory and Science III |
| NUR 252 | Nursing Theory and Science III |
| NUR 271 | Nursing Theory and Science IV |
| NUR 283 | Nursing Theory and Science IV |