Nursing Faculty

As of 2024, there is already a shortage of 1 million nurses as the aging US population puts increased demands on the healthcare system. Arizona College of Nursing (AZC), a rapidly growing nursing school, is helping to bridge that gap. With market-leading outcomes, Arizona College of Nursing and its Allied Health division are transforming people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and general healthcare/wellness, improving communities through the care its graduates provide.

As a leading nursing and healthcare educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. AZC’s quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by continuing to launch campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Core Nursing Faculty provide instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives, engage in scholarly and service activities to promote their professional development, and contribute to the success of the College and its students. Core Nursing Faculty consistently demonstrate Arizona College of Nursing’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence.

Core Nursing:

• Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
• Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
• Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
• Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.

Didactic:

• Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom. Teach at least 36 credits annually.
• Designs an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing.
• Support students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Actively participates in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Demonstrates leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students.
• Recognizes the role of a nurse educator and pursues continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually
• Serves as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students; contacting advisees at least once a semester, in-person, by phone, and electronically.
• Develops student success plans and remediates “at risk” students.

Clinical:

• Oversees instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
• Facilitates the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
• Attends hospital-based orientations,
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of overall program, program outcomes and assigned course objectives.
• Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
• Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate.
• Provides weekly and as needed communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and/or professional learning needs.
• Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback.
• Maintains all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term…