Brookline College

Brookline College is an accredited institution offering nursing education programs designed to prepare graduates for licensure and professional practice. The college holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Programs Offered

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – On Campus
  • Total cost: $32,000
  • Program duration: 22 months
  • NCLEX pass rate: 79%
  • Graduation rate: 69%
• LPN to RN Bridge (ADN) – Online + Campus
  • Total cost: $24,000
  • Program duration: 15 months
  • NCLEX pass rate: 79%
  • Graduation rate: 69%

Admissions

• Acceptance rate: ~100% (open enrollment at Phoenix and Albuquerque campuses)
• Minimum GPA for Accelerated BSN (ABSN): 2.75
• Admissions assessment exam (HESI) requirements:
  • Minimum composite score: 75%
  • Math sub-score: 70%
  • Vocabulary sub-score: 74%
  • Maximum of two attempts per start

Schedule & Format

• Delivery formats: Blended (online + in-class/lab/simulation/clinical) for Practical Nursing (LPN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs
• Online options: Available for Practical Nursing, BSN, and Accelerated BSN via Phoenix campus’s online division
• Class hours: Practical Nursing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (clinicals may include evenings/weekends)
• Start dates: BSN program enrolls new students three times per year

Clinical Training & Hospital Partnerships

• Clinical access score: 45/100 (limited named partners; some placements may require self-arrangement)
• Named hospital/health-system partners:
  • Honor Health
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Yuma Medical Center
• On-campus simulation labs available for skills training
• No nurse residency pipelines or guaranteed hiring programs mentioned

Key Considerations

• Accreditation: ACEN-accredited programs ensure eligibility for licensure and credit transferability
• NCLEX pass rate: 79% (national average: 87–89%)
• Career outlook: Median annual wage for RNs: $93,600 (BLS, May 2024); 189,100 projected job openings annually through 2034
• Degree advantages: BSN holders typically earn 10–20% more than ADN holders and qualify for advanced practice roles