ADN Programs in Arkansas

The East Arkansas Community College Nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board for Nursing. The program offers a 2 year Traditional Track program consisting of 5 terms and a 1 year LPN/LPTN accelerated track consisting of 3 terms based on full time enrollment excluding vacation time.  

Admissions Requirement for the program:

1. Be admitted to East Arkansas Community College
2. Complete required College developmental courses (with a minimum grade of ‘C’ by the May 31st deadline- credit for Math and Science courses must have been met in the last five years).
3. Have a 2.80 GPA at the May 31^st deadline
4. Take the pre-nursing exams (Critical Thinking Entrance, PSB Nursing Aptitude Exam)

Applicants will be expected to present completed application to the college by the 31st of March. The school will notify applicants of its decision during the following June. The number of students accepted into the program will vary according to the resources and space available. East Arkansas offers no provisional acceptance for those applicants who don’t meet the minimum requirements nor does it maintain a waiting list for qualified applicants not offered admission.

Successful applicants will be expected to obtain CPR certification prior to registration which must remain current for the entire program as well as acquiring immunizations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Measles, Mumps Rubella and a Tuberculin Test (within the last year) or a negative chest x-ray, submit proof of health insurance and proof of malpractice insurance for the duration of enrollment in the nursing program.

The Northwest Arkansas Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is intended to prepare students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

The program requires 33-34 hours of general courses and 35 hours of nursing courses in three generic Tracks.

• Track 1 begins in the fall semester every year and a maximum of 40 students are accepted.
• Track 2, accelerated begins in the first summer semester and a maximum of 30 students are accepted.
• Track 3, is an evening and weekend program beginning each spring and a maximum of 30 students are accepted.

Admission Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
2. Meet admission criteria requirements of the college
3. Overall GPA of 2.5 or above
4. A valid current and unencumbered license to practice in Arkansas for LPNs Paramedics and RTs.
5. Entrance exam (currently TEAS)

The application process for Tracks 1 and 2 begins early in the spring semester (about the 1st of February) and application for track 3 begins early in the fall semester (about the 1st of October).

Applications will be processed on the basis on prerequisite courses completed and grades obtained for the courses as well as TEAS score.

The committee will notify successful applicants for Track 1 in mid June, Track 2 applicants will be notified in late May and Track 3 applicants will be contacted in early January. The college will maintain an alternate list to fill positions that are declined.

Successful applicants will be required to present annual proof of negative Tuberculin skin test, proof of MMR immunizations, Varicella immunization, Hepatitis B vaccination, CPR certification, proof of health insurance, annual drug screening, annual clear criminal background check, proof of current physical exam (no more than 3 months before entering the program).

The Southeast Arkansas nursing program is intended to provide a bridge for individuals seeking to become registered nurses. The program is fully approved by the Arkansas State Board for Nursing.

The program allows students to become RN’s in a minimum period of time. The college offers two tracks for students desiring to qualify for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: the LPN or Paramedic to RN transition track and the Generic option.

All classes are admitted in August with limited places available.

Admission Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Complete admission requirements for SEARK
3. Compass scores (41 in Math, 75 in writing and 82 in Reading) ACT composite score of 19 or completion of 15 semester hours of general education relevant to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Completion of the required nursing program admission exam

The application deadline is the first Friday of the month.

Successful applicants are required to notify the nursing department of intent to register and pick-up the acceptance packet within the given time. Students will be expected to submit evidence of current CPR certification level C (American Heart Association), documents of Hepatitis B Series vaccines or waiver, Documents of P.P.D. Skin Test or Chest X-Ray, and acknowledgement of Functional Abilities Requirements.

Applicants will also be required to submit to criminal background check at their own expense and students registered for clinical courses will be charged fees for malpractice insurance.

The school can utilize random drug screening at any time during the course of enrollment in the program at the student’s expense.