Years/Public Private
Calendar
Degree Offered
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro · 870-972-3074 (nursing) · 870-972-3024 (admissions)
4 yr public
Semester
AASN, BSN, MSN
varies
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville · 479-968-0383
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN
BSN-4yrs, RN to BSN-1yr, MSN2yrs
Harding University, Searcy · 1-800-477-4407, 501-279-4682
4 yr private
Semester
BSN, RN-BSN, LPN-BSN
BSN 4 yrs
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia · 870-230-5015
4 yr public
Semester
BSN
4 yrs
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia · 870-235-4040
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, Online RN-BSN Completion and ADN
4 yrs BSN 2yrs/ADN, 2-4 yrs online RN-BSN Completion program
University of Arkanasas, Fayetteville · 479-575-3904
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, RN-BSN, LPN-BSN, MSN (online program)
4 yrs***
UALR, Department of Nursing, Little Rock · 501-569-8081
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, RN-BSN Completion
7 semester BSN, 3 semester RN to BSN Completion
University of Central Arkansas, Conway · 501-450-3119
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, MSN***
4 yrs/BSN, MSN varies, PMC varies
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith · 479-788-7861, 1-888-512-LION
4 yr public
Semester
BSN
4 yrs for BSN/Varies for RN-BSN
University of Arkansas at Monticello · 870-460-1069
4 yr public
Semester
AASN (LPN-RN), BSN, RN-BSN, LPN-BSN
1 to 4 yrs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock · 501-686-5224
4 yr public
Semester
BSN, MNSc, Ph.D, DNP. Post Masters options available
BSN generic: 2 yrs+1 summer/ RN to BSN: 1 yr full time/ MNSC& Ph.D:students have up to 6 yrs to complete degree requirements
Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville · 870-824-6253 · Paragould · 870-239-3200 · Burdette · 870-563-5110
2 yr public
Semester
AAS
2 year
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro · 870-972-3074 (nursing) · 870-972-3024 (admissions)
4 yr public
Semester
Traditional LPN-AASN (Traditional AASN offered at ASU Mountain Home, ASU Beebe, West Memphis)
varies
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · 479-667-2117
public
Semester
AASN
varies
East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City · 870-633-4480
2 yr public
Semester
AASN
2 yrs
National Park Community College, Hot Springs · 501-760-4290
2 yr public
Semester
AS in Nursing
2 yrs
Mississippi County Community College, Blytheville · 870-762-1020
2 yr public
Semester
AAS in Nursing
2 yrs
North Arkansas College, Harrison · 870-743-3000
2 yr public
Semester
AAS in Nursing-traditional. LPN, LPN-RN
RN-2 yr; LPN-RN-1yr; PN-1yr
Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville · 479-636-9222, 800-995-6922
2 yr public
Semester
AAS, RN
4 semesters
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena, Dewitt, Stuttgart · Helena 870-3386474 x1254; DeWitt 1-870-946-3506 x1611; Stuttgart 1-870-673-4201 x1809
2 yr public
Semester
AAS, technical certificate/PN
AAS 72 credit hrs, PN 54 credit hrs
Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff · 870-543-5917
2 yr public
Semester
AAS: RN, Generic RN & LPN/Paramedic to RN. Technical Certificate: PN
PN-1 yr, Generic RN-5 Semesters
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville · 870-612-2000, 800-508-7878
2 yr public
Semester
AAS-Generic RN and LPN to RN-traditional and online tracks, PN 11 mos, Generic RN program is Program (Technical Certificate) Generic RN Program 16 mos.
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope · 870-777-5722
2 yr public
Semester
Associate/RN
12 months (excludes prerequisites)
UALR, Department of Nursing, Little Rock · 501-569-8081
4 yr public
Semester
ASN/LPN to RN/BSN
4 semesters
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock · 501-202-6200, 800-345-3046
private, faith-based
Semester
diploma/LPN, diploma/RN
RN traditonal track 3yrs. RN express track 2yrs. LPN 1yr. RN Accelerated 1yr (LPNs or Paramedics).
Jefferson Reg. Med. Center School of Nursing, Pine Bluff · 870-541-7850
private
24 months
diploma/RN
2 years core courses
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · 479-667-2117
public
Semester
AAS in Allied Health-Practical Nursing
3 semesters
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock · 501-202-6200, 800-345-3046
private
Semester
diploma/LPN, diploma/RN
2 semester LPN
Black River Technical College, Pocahontas · 870-248-4000
2 yr public
Semester
AAS/RN, Certificate/PN, Certificate of Proficiency/Nursing Assistant
AAS/RN 3 semesters, Certificate/PN 3semesters, Certificate of Proficiency/ Nursing Assistant 4 weeks.
Cossatot Community College of the UA, De Queen, Nashville · 870-584-4471, 800-844-4471
2 yr public
Semester
LPN
De Queen 11 mos Day Program, Nashville 18 mos evening program
Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville · 870-824-6253 · Paragould · 870-239-3200 · Burdette · 870-563-5110
public
Semester
Certificate of Practical Nursing
13 months
ASU Technical Center, Jonesboro · 870-932-2176
public
Semester
LPN
11 mos
Arkansas State University - Beebe · ASU Searcy Campus 501-207-6214
public
Semester
Certificate LPN
11 mos
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home · 870-508-6266
public
Semester
AAS-LPN/Paramedic to RN, certificate/PN, CNA
11-22 mos
Arkansas State University - Newport · 870-680-8710
public
Semester
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing
1 yr
Northwest Technical Institute, Springdale · 479-751-8824
public
Semester
diploma/PN
3 sem. & 1 Summer session (includes Pre-Reqs)
College of the Ouachitas, Malvern · 800-337-0266 ext 1200
2 yr public
Semester
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Administration - Certified (MA-C), Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing
1-3 semesters
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute · Forrest City · 870-633-5411
public
Semester
LPN, CNA
LPN: 40 wks, CNA: 12 wks
Ozarka College, Melbourne · 870-368-7371
2 yr public
Semester
LPN, LPN-RN
11-18 mos
University of Arkansas Comm. College at Morrilton · 501-354-2465
2 public
Semester
LPN-certificates AAS-LPN, RN
3 semesters - 2yr
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock · 501-812-2200
2 yr public
Semester
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing/PN
11-month traditional track/22month non-traditional track
National Park Community College, Hot Springs · 501-760-4160
Public
Semester
Certificates in Practical Nursing
13 mos FT
Rich Mountain Community College, Mena · 479-394-7622
2 yr public
Semester
certificate/PN, LPN, CAN, RN
11-12 mos
SAU Tech, Camden · 870-574-4500
2 yr public
Semester
Technical Certificate
11 mos
South Arkansas Community College, El Dorado · 870-864-7142, 870-864-7137
2 yr public
Semester
ADN,LPN
11 mos
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope · 870-777-5722
2 yr public
Semester
certificate/PN
10.5 months (excludes prerequisites)
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith · 479-788-7861, 1-888-512-LION
4 yr public
Semester
Technical Certificate
12 mos
University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology, Crossett • 870-364-6414
2 yr public
Semester
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing
11 mos
Arkansas College/University
Dollars & sense Paying for your nursing education There’s no way around it — nursing school isn’t cheap. Fortunately, there are a number of financial aid programs that can help you cover your costs while keeping debt to a minimum. One of the first places to look is at the school itself. Arkansas’s colleges and universities have a number of scholarships, some of which are specifically for nursing students. One such program is the Pat and Willard Walker scholarships at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The scholarships provide aid for four semesters to help cover the cost of tuition. One of the recipients of that scholarship is Lori Hendrix, 36, who’s pursing an associate degree in nursing. “I’m really thankful for that scholarship,” she said. At Arkansas Tech University, about 15 to 20 nursing students each semester benefit from scholarships that come directly through the nursing department, said Dr. Rebecca Burris, the department chair. There are also statewide scholarships available to students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree and haven’t already earned a four-year degree in another area. Many hospitals in Arkansas also offer some tuition reimbursement for employees who go back to school. “That’s getting more and more common because a lot of the acute care organizations are looking to encourage nurses to go back to school and continue their education,” said Velisa Charles, a student in the online RNto-BSN program at UALR. The nationwide nursing shortage has also prompted the federal and state governments to develop loan/scholarship programs that help pay student nurses’ tuition in exchange for a commitment to work a certain number of years in an area with a critical nurse shortage. Sara Jones, who is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, said she’s been able to pay for her entire graduate education with a combination of stipends from UAMS and loans from the Arkansas Graduate Nursing Education Student Loan and Scholarship Program. This program aims to increase the number of advanced practice nurses, clinical nurse specialists and nurse educators in the state. One of the keys to maximizing your financial aid options is getting an early start, said Becky Parnell, interim chair of the nursing department at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia. Many scholarship programs have application deadlines that are much earlier than the start of the school year, and it can take a while to gather all the necessary information. “Start searching now,” she said. “Funds are available through private scholarships and most schools have great financial aid counselors.” SAU financial aid staff will work closely with each student to maximize their financial aid, she said.
Length Of Program
BACCALAUREATE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
DIPLOMA
PRACTICAL NURSING
*** for Basic nursing education; Varies with previous coursework or nursing license; MSN program = 2 yrs
12 Advertising Supplement to Arkansas Times – Nurses Guide 2013
To compile this, forms were sent to every qualified college and university with instructions