Arkansas Tech University's nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for beginning professional responsibilities in a variety of health-care settings and to provide the necessary foundations for degree advancement and graduate study.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) programs at Arkansas Tech University located in Russellville, AR are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)  3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA  30326, Phone:  (404) 975-5000, Web site: www.acenursing.org). The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation.  The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Address: University Tower Bldg., 1123 South University, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204-1619, Phone: (501) 686-2700) and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

Eligibility

The department of nursing offers undergraduate study in nursing to qualified high school graduates, graduates of diploma and associate degree programs in nursing, licensed psychiatric technician nurses, and licensed practical nurses. The baccalaureate program leads to the degree of bachelor of science in nursing. Graduate study in Nursing is offered to qualified licensed registered nurses. 

ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION

Minimum Admission Requirements  - Admission to the upper division nursing courses is competitive and subject to approval by the Nursing Department's Admission and Progression Committee. All transcripts and/or credentials along with an Application to Upper Division and TEAS score must be submitted to the Department of Nursing by March 1 for fall admission or by October 1 for spring admission. Eligible repeating students applying for readmission must submit all materials by the date that immediately follows the last day of the end of semester final exams.

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Degrees and Programs

BSN PRE-LICENSURE PROGRAM The curriculum is focused on field-necessary coursework and hands-on experiences to ensure professionalism in practice upon completion of licensure.  LEARN MORE

LPN TO BSN PROGRAM The curriculum is focused on field-necessary coursework and hands-on experiences to ensure professionalism in practice upon completion of licensure.  LEARN MORE

RN TO BSN ONLINE PROGRAM Complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing anytime, anywhere through our online RN to BSN program at Arkansas Tech University.   LEARN MORE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION online program The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) program is designed to offer students a specialized program of study to serve the educational needs of professional nurses actively engaged or planning to enter a profession related to administration, leadership and emergency management in a variety of healthcare settings. LEARN MORE

 

 

 

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