Been admitted to Central Arizona College

Attended a Nursing Information Session

(held the 1st Tuesday of each monthgo to
www.centralaz.edu/Nursing to reserve a seat)

Completed BIO 201 & BIO 202 with a grade of
"C" (2.0) or better (within 5 years prior to application)
SEM Grade
BIO 201 _____ _____ 4
Prereq. BIO156/BIO181/1 yr HS BIO
BIO 202 _____ _____ 4
(Both BIO 201/202 must be taken within 5 yrs prior to application)


Current Arizona Nursing Assistant certification
Copy of Arizona State Board of Nursing issued
certification must be included in the nursing application
packet.
HPM 125: Nursing Assistant course is offered at CAC
Other AZ Board of Nursing Approved Certified Nursing
Assistant programs can be found at:
http://www.azbn.gov/EducationalResources.aspx
Certification outside of Arizona will be evaluated on
an individual basis.
Eligible to register for MAT 121
Eligible to register for ENG101
Successfully completed the HESI Entrance Test
(within 3 attempts)
HESI Must be taken at Central Arizona College
Must wait 90 days between attempts
Must take Reading Comprehension, Grammar,
Vocabulary, Mathematics, and Anatomy/Physiology
Call 520-494-5042 to schedule testing appointment
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Nursing Program Admission Pre-requisites

Students will be considered for admission into the Nursing Program who are/have:
Required Courses and Degree Requirements
WRITTEN COMPOSITION SEM CR HRS
ENG101 _____ 3
ENG102 _____ 3
ARTS/HUMANITIES
__________ _____ 3
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL
PSY101 _____ 3
PSY203 _____ 3
SOC100 _____ 3
LAB SCIENCE
BIO205 _____ 4
Prereq. BIO156/BIO181/1 yr HS BIO
Prereq. CHM130/1yr HS CHM
MATHEMATICS
MAT121 or higher _____ 3-4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PAC101 or higher _____ 1
NUTRITION
NTR200 _____ 3

**Students may enroll in Restricted Courses AFTER
official acceptance into the Nursing Program.

RESTRICTED COURSES
NUR121 _____ 8
NUR126 _____ 2
NUR122 _____ 8
NUR145 _____ 3
NUR221 _____ 8
NUR222 _____ 8
TOTAL CREDITS 71-75 units



Master Academic Plan - MAP
Pre-Nursing Advising Reference

Student Name: ____________________ ID #:________________ Catalog Year_____________
Advisor Signature: ____________________________________ Date _______________________
Revised
July 2013

Academic Advising office: 520.494.5410
WEBSITE: www.centralaz.edu/nursing

Nursing Office: 520.494.5330
Course Order/Sequencing
Course Order
Subject Area 1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading
English .
Math
Science

Semester Planning
F = Fall SP = Spring SU = Summer CAUTION: not all courses are offered each semester.
F SP SU__ F SP SU__

Course No. Course Title CR Course No. Course Title CR











F SP SU__ F SP SU__

Course No. Course Title CR Course No. Course Title CR











F SP SU__ F SP SU__

Course No. Course Title CR Course No. Course Title CR












What you need to know about Advising
My Advisor is: _________________________ Office: ________________________
Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________@centralaz.edu
GOALS/OBJECTIVES OF ADVISING

To provide you with information and support that will enable you to successfully identify educational/
career goals.
To assist you in developing your Master Academic Plan: your MAP for your future (see reverse).
To promote your utilization of college success strategies and resources.
To promote your involvement in on-campus, co-curricular experiences that will help you develop your
interpersonal and leadership abilities.
To promote your involvement in off-campus, experiential-learning experiences to help you explore and
clarify your career options.
To help you "connect" your college experience with your plans and goals for life after college.
To promote your ability to think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions about your fu-
ture life plans.
To be a mentor to you by providing you with personal guidance, support, and advocacy.
To assist you in finding campus professionals in support services who can best help you succeed aca-
demically and personally.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:

Your CAC Advisor expects you to:
schedule regular appointments and/or con-
tacts during each semester
come to appointments prepared with ques-
tions, homework and/or topics to discuss
accept responsibility for your decisions and
actions
be open to developing and clarifying your
personal values and goals
research college programs, policies, proce-
dures, and opportunities as appropriate
keep a record of your academic progress
and goals be courteous & plan ahead
(schedule appointments early and cancel or
reschedule if necessary)

EXPECTATIONS OF ADVISORS:

You can expect your Advisor to:
understand Central Arizona College de-
gree requirements, and effectively com-
municate them
provide a safe space in which to share
your thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and
interests
provide resources and referrals
listen carefully to your questions, con-
cerns, and confusions
maintain confidentiality as allowed by law
encourage and support you as you gain
the skills and knowledge necessary for
success
assist you in making course and major de-
cisions
Central Arizona College Advising Mission
The mission of Centrals Academic Advising Center is to assist students in the development and implementation of
meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their long-term goals.
Academic Advising Description
Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students understanding of the
meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic
success and lifelong learning (National Academic Advising Association, 2004).