2026 November InMaricopa Magazine

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EDUCATION

Advance your nursing career

with CAC’s new online program

for a Cause A Giving Tuesday Wine Tasting Event benefiting the Maricopa Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor

BY MAGGIE ALMQUIST, CAC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING C ENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE IS expanding its academic offerings with the launch of its second bachelor’s degree program, the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program will welcome its first students in January, providing licensed registered nurses with a flexible pathway to advance their education and professional practice. Designed for working nurses, the RN to BSN program will be offered entirely online,

Monday, November 30th

6:00 – 8:00 PM

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advance. This format allows students to build on their previous nursing education and clinical experience while preparing for the demands of today’s healthcare environments. CAC’s RN to BSN curriculum provides an affordable learning option without compromising quality. The curriculum emphasizes the pillars of modern professional nursing, including leadership, evidence-based practice and community-focused care. Students will also explore critical competencies such as patient safety, healthcare policy, legal and ethical decision-making, and healthcare informatics. “We are excited to offer this new pathway for registered nurses who are ready to advance their education and strengthen their impact on patient care,” said Jocelyn Nelms, director of nursing at CAC. “The RN to BSN program reflects our college’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of students, healthcare employers and communities throughout the region.” Registered nurses interested in applying to the RN to BSN program must hold a current, unencumbered Arizona Registered Nurse license, submit unofficial transcripts providing proof of completion of an associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75, complete a background check and drug test and have a current AHA CPR Healthcare provider card. The RN to BSN application for classes beginning in January is open.

with coursework students can complete on their own schedules, complemented by focused practicum experiences. Dedicated CAC faculty will provide guidance and meaningful feedback throughout the program, helping students stay on track and connected as they

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