The Nursing program is brand new as of Spring 2023. We offer an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing. See below for more information on our specific programs and apply today!
Nursing Student Handbook
Nursing Program Cost
State Resident Tuition – $63.00 per credit hour X 78 credits (total with prerequisites) = $4,914.00
Non-Resident Tuition – $116.00 per credit hour X 78 credits (total with prerequisites)= $9,048.00
Nursing Program fees: $4,600.00
- See the list below for fees broken down by course
- E-books are included in the cost of Elsevier 360
Students may purchase physical books if they choose, at an additional out of pocket cost through the college bookstore or a vendor of their choice.
College-wide fees $1,265.00
General Education Course fees (including BLS) $150.50
Total State Resident Nursing Program Cost= $10,929.50
Total Non-State Resident Nursing Program Cost= $15,063.50
*Program cost is approximate and is subject to change.
**These costs do not include room & board, transportation, or miscellaneous costs. An estimate of room & board, transportation, and miscellaneous costs can be found on the college website under financial aid – cost of attendance.
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING
Nursing Application (Fillable)
Admission Application Scoring Tool
CERTIFICATES
Nursing Assistant Occupational Certificate
Phlebotomy Occupational Certificate
ACCREDITATION STATUS
New Mexico State Board of Nursing – Initial Approval with Warning 03/07/2024 (Program Approval 2/4/2021)
New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) – Program Approval 5/12/2022
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – Program Approval 1/9/2023
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing – Candidacy Eligibility approved 6/16/2023. Candidacy Application is in deferred status until 07/08/2025
FACULTY
Shannon Fries BSN, MS, RN, CNE – Director of Nursing Education Program
Baylee Roberts BSN, RN – Full Time Nursing Instructor
Mercedes Marquez BSN, RN – Full Time Nursing Instructor
Kayla Hughes ADN, RN – Full Time Simulation Technician, Part Time Nursing Instructor
Krista Mericle MSN, APRN, FNP-C (LNP) – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Tammy Phillips ADN, RN – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Sandi Missildine BSN, RN – Adjunct Nursing Professor
Jenna Black MSN, RN – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Amy Benjamin BSN, RN – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Kayleigh Roberts, BSN, RN – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
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