Review Requirements 

GateWay Community College offers a Fast Track Practical Nursing Program, a program designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete their course of study in a condensed time frame and prepare those who graduate to sit for the Practical Nurse Licensing Exam administered through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Applicants may enter the Fast Track Practical Nursing Program after completing program prerequisites some of which include the Health Core Curriculum courses and the Nurse Assisting program.

Consult a Nursing Program Advisor 

For information about the Nursing Programs at GateWay Community College, contact one of the Nursing Program Advisors:

• Audria Nunley,  602-286-8189
• Betty Cleveland,  602-286-8178

Additionally, you may:

• Have official transcript(s) sent to GateWay from all colleges and schools previously attended. Some programs also require high school/GED transcripts for admission.
• Obtain a copy of the current college catalog and read it through. The catalog gives the official information about all of the academic programs, registration policies, and procedures.

Apply for College Admission 

1. All NEW students to GateWay Community College must complete a Student Information Form. The following are four ways to do this:
   • Use the on-line Student Information Form.
   • Call one of our registration operators at (602) 286-8100, and they will take your information on the telephone.
   • Call (602) 286-8100 to receive the form, complete it, and submit it in person at the GateWay Admissions, Registration and Records Office (Room 504K).
   • Call (602) 286-8100 to receive the form, complete it, and FAX it to the GateWay Admissions, Registration and Records Office at (602) 392-5209.
   • Apply online through the AzMENTOR  program.
2. Apply for registration
   • Consult a nursing program advisor.
   • Return a completed Request for Registration by the due date in the packet and according to directions.

Apply for Financial Aid 

Apply for financial aid, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At GateWay, only one initial application for grants, work study, and student loans is required.  It's that easy and you may apply for financial aid at any time!

Register for Class 

The registration process for nursing students will be handled by the nursing program advisors.

Monitor your Progress 

Take the classes necessary to obtain a Certificate of Completion in Fast Track Practical Nursing. A check sheet is available from Advisement to help you monitor your progress.

Graduate  

Help GateWay maintain a high standard of educational excellence and service by completing the program completion exit interview and celebrate your achievements by participating in commencement activities at GateWay!

Pinning Ceremony 

The Pinning ceremony is a formal event marking the completion of the GateWay Community College Nursing Program. Students in the final semester of the program plan and coordinate the ceremony with the assistance of the nursing faculty. This is a special time to celebrate with faculty, family, friends, and fellow students.

The Pinning ceremony traditionally occurs during the final week of the Fall and Spring semesters. The students are recognized for their accomplishments, receive the nursing pin, participate in a candle lighting ceremony, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. The ceremony ends with a reception.

 Florence Nightingale Pledge

 

"In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics, or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering and to promote health. I will respect at all times the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action which might endanger life or health.  I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and to give loyal support and cooperation to all members of the health team.

I will do my utmost to honor the international code of ethics applied to nursing and to uphold the integrity of the nurse."

Start your Career 

The Career Planning Center offers career counseling, help with resume writing, and interviewing and career search strategies, and on-campus recruiting, as well as career and job fairs throughout the year. You are also free to use the Center’s computers, printers, and fax machines.