Southern Arkansas University Tech

The Southern Arkansas University Tech Nursing Program is a program approved by the Arkansas State Nursing Board. The program offers in class instruction in theory and clinical experience.

The practical Nursing program is offered every year with classes beginning in July for graduation in May of the following year.

Admission Requirements:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent GED
2. Official copy of college(s) transcripts (if applicable)
3. Immunizations Record, with proof of 2 measles & 1 rubella shot or 2 MMR shots.
4. ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or SAT scores
5. The TEAS V test will be given every Wednesday January 11 through March 7th, 8:30 a.m. at SAU

Applications are accepted from January to March.

Successful applicants into the Practical Nursing Program will be required to submit to a criminal background check before admission. A state and federal criminal background check will be performed before graduation as persons convicted of crimes may or may not be eligible to sit for the state licensure exam.

A mandatory drug screen will be performed through the Ouachita County Medical Center before admission and students will be required to submit a current Arkansas Health card to the Nursing Office.