Registered Nursing Arkansas Northeastern College offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The registered nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League For Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). One traditional class is admitted yearly in the fall semester and the LPN to RN Accelerated Option is admitted in January of the Spring Semester each year. Throughout the program, general education courses and nursing courses are combined with client care in clinical settings in hospitals and health care agencies in the area. The nursing courses integrate application of the nursing process, communication skills, nutrition, pharmacology, and drug administration in care of clients. Legal/ethical responsibilities and current trends in health care are also integrated. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is granted the Associate in Applied Science Degree and may be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Admission to Arkansas Northeastern College is not automatic admission to the nursing program. The department has a selective admission policy, and students should contact the Nursing Department concerning admission and graduation requirements.
ANC instructors are compassionate and motivating. Practical Nursing The certificate in Practical Nursing is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and prepares individuals for the practice of Licensed Practical Nursing. This program integrates clinical experience with classroom theory. Students obtain clinical experience in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, public health departments, and schools. Students wishing to enter this program should discuss their career objectives with an advisor to ensure this is the appropriate program for them. 16
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