Colleges and Universities offering nursing degrees
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE
Blytheville • 870-762-1020
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "AAS, Certificate of Practical Nursing"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "RN-2 yrs, LPN-1 yr"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - Priority April 15
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Priority April 15
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT, PAXRN, PAXPN"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "RN- March 31, PN- March 31, LPN- March 31"
COMMENTS - ANC offers both the RN and LPN programs www.anc.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.anc.edu
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jonesboro • 870-972-3074
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "Traditional LPN-AASN (AASN offered at ASU Mountain Home, ASU Beebe, West Memphis)"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - varies
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, SAT, COMPASS, NET, or ASSET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - varies
COMMENTS - Our mission is to prepare students for beginning and advanced practice.
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Forrest City • 870-633-4480
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AASN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 2 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - April 15th
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, ASSET / Nursing Pre-entrance exams"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - varies
COMMENTS - "Allied health program offering RN-Nursing degree (basic students, LPN completion)."
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Blytheville • 870-762-1020
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AAS in Nursing
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 2 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - Priority April 15 - Rolling
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Priority April 15
REQUIRED EXAMS - PAX-RN
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 31st
COMMENTS - www.mccc.cc.ar.us
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.mccc.cc.ar.us
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hot Springs • 501-760-4290
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AS in Nursing
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 2 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - open
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - open
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March-08
COMMENTS - Options for LPN and new High School graduates. www.npcc.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.npcc.edu
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE
Harrison • 870-743-3000
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "ADRN, LPN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 1-2 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - "Pell Grant June 30, 2008"
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - State Board Exam
APPLICATION DEADLINE - varies
COMMENTS - NorthArk’s students receive excellent healthcare education leading to rewarding careers in nursing.
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
"Bentonville • 479-636-9222, 800-995-6922"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "AAS, RN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - May 1st
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 1st
COMMENTS - "The college of the NWA community, member of Northwest Arkansas Nursing Education Consortium nwacc.edu/academics/nursing"
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
"Helena, Dewitt • 870-338-6474 x1254 or 1-870-946-3506 x 1611"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "AAS, technical certificate/PN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "AAS 72 credit hrs, PN 54 credit hrs"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - none for admission
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "RN 1-Jun, PN 14-May or 14- Oct"
COMMENTS - "RN Program, NLNAC accredited. www.pccua.edu"
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.pccua.edu
SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE
Pine Bluff • 870-543-5917
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "AAS/RN, Technical Certificate/PN:LPN/LPTN to RN-AAS"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "1 yr/RN, 11.5 mos/PN"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - open
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - First Friday in March
COMMENTS - Changing lives…one student at a time! www.seark.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.seark.edu
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY
Magnolia • 870-235-4040
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "ADN, Online RN-BSN Completion"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "2yrs/ADN, 2-4 yrs online RN-BSN Completion program"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - July-08
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - "Priority March 15, Final August"
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 30 or February 28 for nursing application
COMMENTS - SAUM has an LPN to RN track for current LPNs or Vocational Nurses. www.saumag.edu/nursing
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.saumag.edu/nursing
UALR, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Little Rock • 501-569-8081
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AS in Nursing
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - May 3rd
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, SAT for general university acceptance"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Priority Application Deadline Feb 28/ Applications accepted until class full
COMMENTS - LPN/Paramedic option (May to May). Accelerated traditional option (18 months).
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH
Fort Smith • 479-788-7861 • 1-888-512-LION
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AAS
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 2 years
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - Priority March 15th
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/TEAS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - May 15th for Fall/ Nov. 1st for Spring/ April 15th for LPN/Paramedic Transition Program
COMMENTS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/NursingTechnology
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/NursingTechnology
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT BATESVILLE
"Batesville • 870-793-7581, 800-508-7878"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - AAS-LPN to RN-traditonal and online tracks PN Program (Technical Certificate)
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1-High school Academic : July 15-Others
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, ACT, SAT or COMPASS** NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - PN May 1 - LPN to RN Nov 1
COMMENTS - UACCB's nursing programs are among the top programs in the state. www.uaccb.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uaccb.edu
BACCALAUREATE
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jonesboro • 870-972-3074
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "RN-BSN(online), LPN-BSN, MSN Adult Health (CNS, Education Nurse Admin.), MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN Nurse Anesthesia, 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - " AASN-72 semester hrs, BSN-136 semester hours, MSN-40 to 71 semester hrs"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - July 1st
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - February 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, SAT, ASSET, TOEFL for foreign students"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 1st class day with all documents
COMMENTS - Nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/ www.astate.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.astate.edu
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Russellville • 479-968-0383
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "BSN, RN to BSN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 1 and June 30
COMMENTS - RN to BSN can be completed in as little as 1 year. Excellent Faculty. nursing.atu.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - nursing.atu.edu
HARDING UNIVERSITY
"Searcy • 1-800-477-4407, 501-279-4682"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr private
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "BSN, RN-BSN, LPN-BSN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - BSN 4 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - Rolling
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Rolling
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Rolling/$35
COMMENTS - Quality nursing education with a focus on Christian service and professionalism. www.harding.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.harding.edu
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Arkadelphia • 870-230-5015
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - BSN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - June
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, SAT, COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - February
COMMENTS - The school with a heart. www.hsu.edu/nursing
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.hsu.edu/nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANASAS
Fayetteville • 479-575-3904
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "BSN, RN-BSN, LPN-BSN, MSN, MSN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 yrs***
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - March 15th
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - "SAT, ACT"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "Dec 1, for Fall admission; June 1, for Spring"
COMMENTS - "Nursing is a dynamic career, meeting the health care needs of society."
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uca.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH
"Fort Smith • 479-788-7861, 1-888-512-LION"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - BSN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 yrs for BSN/Varies for RN-BSN
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - Priority March 15th
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/TEAS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Nov. 15th for Spring/ July 1st for Fall RN-BSN
COMMENTS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/BachelorOfScienceInNursing
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uamont.edu/nursingprograms.htm
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO
Monticello • 870-460-1069
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "LPN-RN, AASN, BSN, RN-BSN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 1 to 4 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 5th
REQUIRED EXAMS - none
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "LPN-RN, RN-BSN-March 1, BSN-April 1"
COMMENTS - We are student friendly. Let us assist you in achieving your carrer goals. www.uamont.edu/nursingprograms.htm
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uamont.edu/nursingprograms.htm
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF
Pine Bluff • 870-575-8220
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - BSN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 4 yrs
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - Priority April 15
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1/April 1 Fall
REQUIRED EXAMS - NET
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "Fall/March 15, Spring/October 15"
COMMENTS - The Dept. of Nursing is accredited by the National League For Nursing Accrediting Comm. and approved.
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF NURSING
Little Rock • 501-686-5374
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "BSN, MNSc, Ph.D, Post Masters options available"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 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
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - "varies, visit nursing.uams.edu. Click on scholarships"
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - "varies, visit nursing.uams.edu click on scholarships"
REQUIRED EXAMS - "TOEFL for int'l students, MNSc-MAT or GRE, PhD-GRE"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - BSN generic: February 1/ RN to BSN: Feb. 1 & Sept. 1/ MNSC: Sept. 1 & April 1/ PhD:April 15; $50.00 application fee
COMMENTS - www.nursing.uams.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.nursing.uams.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Conway • 501-450-3119
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "BSN, MSN***"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "4 yrs/BSN, MSN varies"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - July 1st
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - May 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - SAT or ACT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - none
COMMENTS - www.uca.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/BachelorOfScienceInNursing
DIPLOMA
BAPTIST HEALTH SCHOOLS OF NURSING
"Little Rock • 501-202-6200, 800-345-3046"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - private
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "diploma/LPN, diploma/RN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 12 mos/29 mos/1year accelerated program
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT or SAT, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "Prior to classes beinning in Aug., Jan., or July "
COMMENTS - Baptist Health loan program available for those who qualify. www.baptist-health.com
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.baptist-health.com
JEFFERSON REG. MED. CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Pine Bluff • 870-541-7850
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - private
CALENDAR - 3 years
DEGREE OFFERED - diploma/RN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 1 year pre-requisites + 2 years nursing courses
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Novembe $30
COMMENTS - Length of program recently changed. See webpage for details. www.jrmc.org/nursingschool.htm
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.jrmc.org/nursingschool.htm
MEDICAL ASSISTING
EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS
Little Rock • 501-568-0211
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - private
CALENDAR - monthly
DEGREE OFFERED - diploma/medical assistant
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - varies
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - to be determined
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - High School Diploma or GED
APPLICATION DEADLINE - monthly
COMMENTS - "26 yrs as an AR established business, hands-on training and job placement assistance, as well as financial aid opportunities to those who qualify."
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
EDUCATION AMERICA SOUTHEAST COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Little Rock • 501-312-0007
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - private
CALENDAR - monthly
DEGREE OFFERED - diploma/medical assistant
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 8 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - C-PAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - monthly
COMMENTS - Excellent career opportunities available. Day and evening classes. www.educationamerica.com
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.educationamerica.com
PRACTICAL NURSING
ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE
Burdette • 870-763-1486 • Paragould • 870-239-3200
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - Certificate of Practical Nursing
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 13 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - 2 wks prior to first day
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - April-06
COMMENTS - Variety of clinical experiences. Accept 20 students for each of the two campuses. www.anc.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.anc.edu
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Searcy • 501-207-4014
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - Certificate LPN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 3 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, COMPASS, WONDERLIC and Questionnar"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Call for further information
COMMENTS - "ASU-Searcy, where careers begin. www.asub.edu"
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.asub.edu
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY - OZARK CAMPUS
Ozark • 479-667-2117
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - Certificate
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 3 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - Priority April 15
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - "COMPASS, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "June 1, October 1"
COMMENTS - "Clinical experience in hospitals of varying size, physicians' offices and geriatric facilities. http://atuoc.atu.edu"
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - http://atuoc.atu.edu
ASU TECHNICAL CENTER
Jonesboro • 870-932-2176
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - LPN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - June 1 & November 1
COMMENTS - Combines classroom instruction with clinical experience. Graduates eligible to take NCLEX.
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
BAPTIST HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING
"Little Rock • 501-202-6200, 800-345-3046"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - private
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "diploma/LPN, diploma/RN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 29 mos RN/ 12 mos LPN
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT or SAT, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "Prior to classes beginning in August (RN), Jan. or July (LPN); $40.00"
COMMENTS - Baptist Health loan program available for those who qualify. www.baptist-health.org
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.baptist-health.org
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pocahontas • 870-248-4000
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - certificate/PN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 3 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - contact financial aid office
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or ASSET
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 1st day of class
COMMENTS - BRTC: A college of vision. BRTC has a 90% plus boards pass rate. www.blackrivertech.org
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.blackrivertech.org
COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UA
"DeQueen, Nashville • 870-584-4471, 800-844-4471"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - LPN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - "Dequeen 11 mos Day Program, Nashville 18 mos evening program"
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "Dequeen March 1st, Nashville August 31st"
COMMENTS - Prerequisites required prior to admission. www.cccua.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.cccua.edu
NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Springdale • 479-751-8824
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - diploma/PN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 3 sem. & 1 Summer session (includes Pre-Reqs)
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - "July 1/Fall, December 1/Spring"
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - "June 1/Fall, December 1/Spring"
REQUIRED EXAMS - "NET, COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - November 1st
COMMENTS - Bilingual scholarships available- www.nwansged.org
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.nwansged.org
OUACHITA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Malvern • 800-337-0266 ext 1200
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 1-3 semesters
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - open
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - "Fall-May1, Spring-Dec 1 "
REQUIRED EXAMS - COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "October 1st / Spring, March 5th / Fall "
COMMENTS - "Mrs. Sharon Turley, Division Chair, sturley@otcweb.edu www.otcweb.edu"
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.otcweb.edu
OZARKA COLLEGE
Melbourne • 870-368-7371
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "LPN, LPN-RN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11-18 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - "Wonderlic, NET, LPN GAP"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "April 1/Fall, November 1/Spring August 31 - RN"
COMMENTS - A short drive to great distances! www.ozarka.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.ozarka.edu
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
North Little Rock • 501-812-2200
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - technical certificate in Practical Nursing/PN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11 mos traditional track/ 22 mos non-traditional track
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - March-08
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or COMPASS and NET
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March-07
COMMENTS - Visit our new Allied Health Education Center on the Pulaski Tech Campus. www.pulaskitech.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.pulaskitech.edu
QUAPAW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Hot Springs • 501-767-3534
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - LPN - certificates and associates degrees
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 13 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "COMPASS, NET"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 1st
COMMENTS - Do you want to make a difference? Then nursing is for you! www.qti.tec.ar.us
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.qti.tec.ar.us
RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mena • 479-394-7622
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "certificate/PN, LPN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - July
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April
REQUIRED EXAMS - "PSB and ACT, COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March
COMMENTS - www.rmcc.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.rmcc.edu
SAU TECH
Camden • 870-574-4500
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "Certificate of proficiency, Technical Certificate, Associate"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - varies
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - April-08
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June-08
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, NET, Practical Nursing"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - June-08
COMMENTS - Two Applications required: Admissions and Nursing www.sautech.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.sautech.edu
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
"El Dorado • 870-864-7142, 870-864-7137"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "ADN,LPN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 11 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Priority April 1
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - open
COMMENTS - SACC: Education That Works. www.southark.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.southark.edu
ST. VINCENT SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
Little Rock • 501-552-4890
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 6 yr private
CALENDAR - Trimester
DEGREE OFFERED - PN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 12 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - Pre Entrance exam
APPLICATION DEADLINE - August 31st
COMMENTS - Approved by AR State Board of Nursing. www.stvincenthealth.com
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.stvincenthealth.com
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH
"Fort Smith • 479-788-7861, 1-888-512-LION"
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 4 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - Technical Certificate
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 12 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - on campus housing
AID DEADLINE - Priority March 15th
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/TEAS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Dec. 12th for Spring
COMMENTS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/LicensedPracticalNursing
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uafortsmith.edu/Health/LicensedPracticalNursing
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Crossett • 870-364-6414
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 12 mos
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - entrance exam
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March
COMMENTS - "Accredited by the Commission on Schools of the North Central Association, and the council of Occupational Education."
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMM. COLLEGE AT MORRILTON
Morrilton • 501-354-2465
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - "LPN-certificates AAS-LPN, RN"
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 3 semesters - 2yr
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - prior to semester
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - "COMPASS, NET Gap"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - "LPN-June 1st, AASLPN-Oct 1st, RN-Aug 31st"
COMMENTS - Enrollment limited to 20 each admission for LPN. www.uaccm.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - www.uaccm.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE
Hope • 870-777-5722
YEARS/ PUBLIC PRIVATE - 2 yr public
CALENDAR - Semester
DEGREE OFFERED - certificate/PN
LENGTH OF PROGRAM - 2 sem. (excludes prerequisites)
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - commuter campus
AID DEADLINE - none
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - none
REQUIRED EXAMS - "ASSET, ACT or COMPASS"
APPLICATION DEADLINE - June 30th
COMMENTS - Lmassey@mail.uacch.edu
INTERNET HOME PAGE ADDRESS - Na
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