You are eligible to earn your ACC Practical Nursing Certificate after successfully completing the first two semesters of the ACC Nursing AAS Program and NUR 1069 (4 credits). This sequence also prepares you to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. ACC does not have a separate Practical Nursing Certificate program. The PN Exit Option is not nationally accredited by a nursing accreditation body.
Contact nursing [at] arapahoe [dot] edu to learn more about the PN Exit Option.
Professional Licensing Disclosure
Important Note for Prospective Students: If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license in the state where you plan on living and working after graduating, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in that state BEFORE beginning the academic program at Arapahoe Community College (ACC). In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), ACC provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at ACC that may lead to state licensure.
The licensure requirements for nurses differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories. ACC recommends each student visit the National Council of State Board of Nursing website to identify the nursing requirements for the state in which they plan to live and practice. ACC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our programs. State-by-state information is available on the Nursing License Map.
This program meets the applicable state prerequisites for certification in Colorado as listed below:
ACC has not determined if the Nursing Programs meets applicable certification or licensure requirements for the US Territories listed below. Students are encouraged to contact the nursing licensing office for the territory of interest.
In accordance with US Department of Education requirements, ACC provides the following gainful employment information regarding occupations, completion rates, program costs and median loan debt:
