Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN)
Arkansas State University offers a traditional BSN option for students with no prior nursing experience, a second Bachelor's degree accelerated option, an LPN-to-BSN option for those who have completed an accredited LPN program and hold a valid LPN License, and the RN-to-BSN option for those who have successfully completed an accredited associate program or diploma program and hold a valid RN License.
The nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level is a professional who has acquired a well-delineated and broad knowledge base for practice. The role of a baccalaureate graduate is multifaceted and developed through extensive study in the areas of liberal education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. This knowledge base prepares the beginning baccalaureate graduate to function as a provider of direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. The baccalaureate graduate is also a member of the profession and a designer, manager and coordinator of care. Additionally, the baccalaureate prepared nurse has a background in teaching, research and management skills which lays the foundation for leadership positions and graduate education.
The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite #850, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone (404) 975-5000. www.nlnac.org
Upon completion of the BSN program the student is eligible for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX), and after passing the examination is licensed as a registered nurse by the state(s) to which application was made.
Career Opportunities include a variety of work settings such as hospitals, clinics, home health environments, schools, industries, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and public health units.
Students may be subject to criminal background checks if required by the clinical agency for placement with costs borne by the student. All persons seeking licensure as a nurse in Arkansas and most other states are required to undergo a criminal background check. Certain crimes (controlled substance use or sale, for instance) may make the applicant ineligible to write the state nursing examination (NCLEX-RN). A complete list of criminal acts that prevent licensure as a registered nurse can be found at the Arkansas State Board of Nursing web site (www.arsbn.org). If students have any reason to believe that they may be ineligible to write the NCLEX RN, they should discuss this matter with someone knowledgeable about nursing laws and/or contact the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN)
The nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level is a professional who has acquired a well-delineated and broad knowledge base for practice. The role of a baccalaureate graduate is multifaceted and developed through extensive study in the areas of liberal education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. This knowledge base prepares the beginning baccalaureate graduate to function as a provider of direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. The baccalaureate graduate is also a member of the profession and a designer, manager and coordinator of care. Additionally, the baccalaureate prepared nurse has a background in teaching, research and management skills which lays the foundation for leadership positions and graduate education.
The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3433 Peachtree Rd, NE, Suite #850, Atlanta, GA 30326; Phone (404) 975-5000. www.nlnac.org
Upon completion of the BSN program the student is eligible for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX), and after passing the examination is licensed as a registered nurse by the state(s) to which application was made.
Career Opportunities include a variety of work settings such as hospitals, clinics, home health environments, schools, industries, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and public health units.
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Accelerated Second Degree Program
Applications will be available January 15th
Application Deadline March 15th
The School of Nursing is excited to offer students an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
This program will allow individuals who have earned a Bachelors Degree in another field the opportunity to complete the course of study for a BSN Degree in one year. See Plan of Study
- All required course work, including Bachelor degree earned, must be completed by the end of the Spring semester.
- Student selection will be based on cumulative GPA with special consideration for those with Spanish proficiency and/or a degree in a clinical health care field.
Program Information
Tuition and Fees for this program will be $18,020 with a portion paid each enrollment period. Please note that this cost DOES NOT include books ($1000), uniforms ($60), malpractice insurance ($29), licenses expense ($330), assessment tests ($99) and attendance at student nurse convention and disciplinary hearing ($155). The cost of these items will be additional. Approximate costs are in parenthesis.
LPN-BSN Option
Application Deadline is June 15th.
The School of Nursing faculty is committed to the concept of educational mobility and has provided a variety of approaches for the LPN to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
ASU participates in the statewide articulation program for licensed practical nurses (LPN) and licensed psychiatric technician nurses (LPTN) seeking the BSN degree. LPNs and LPTNs may earn sophomore level credit by articulation.
After meeting prerequisites and grade requirements, LPNs apply for admission to junior level nursing courses, and can complete the BSN program in two years.
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RN-BSN Option
The School of Nursing Faculty are committed to the concept of educational mobility and have provided a variety of approaches for registered nurses (RN) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
To facilitate movement through the BSN curriculum, a specially designed option has been developed for registered nurses. The RN-to-BSN option features reduced nursing clinical hours, and clinical experiences are designed to accommodate individual learning goals. The length of study depends on previous college credits and courses needed to fulfill BSN requirements. Most RNs with an associate degree can complete the BSN program in two years of full-time study.
- RN-BSN Nursing courses (NRS/NRSP) are available online in order to provide more flexibility for students.
- The BSN program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone (404) 975-5000.
- ASU participates in the statewide articulation program for RNs seeking a BSN degree.
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