Associate Degree in Nursing Admissions Policies and Procedures
The Allied Health Science Division offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree (LPN/Paramedic to RN) Program. This program is only open to students who are already Licensed Practical Nurses or Paramedics and who have completed all of the 27 hours of general education prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better. This 12-month program admits students each January and classes are held in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Upon completion of this course the individual must apply for licensure and write the National Licensure Exam for RN.
Associate of applied science Degree Nursing (LPN/Paramedic to RN) APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Beginning in May of each year, applications are accepted for the January entering class. New students are admitted each January. Class size is limited to 30, and not all applicants are accepted for admission into the program. The application deadline is the first Monday in October. Applicants accepted into this program must attend a mandatory orientation session, generally held the first week in November.
All applicants will have an equal opportunity regardless of race, age, disability, sex, creed, religion, or nationality. Applicants with special needs due to disability must make this fact known prior to admission, so that necessary accommodations can be made. Because of the nature of the profession it may not always be possible to accommodate students with severe disabilities.
ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING (LPN to RN): Beginning in May of each year, applications are accepted for the January entering class. The application deadline is the first Monday in October. Students applying to the program must meet all general admission requirements of the College:
APPLICATION PROCEDURES, PART I
Students must submit the following information to the Office of Student Affairs prior to the application deadline:
- Nurse Entrance Test (NET) scores. The NET is given on campus Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00.
- OTC Application for Admission
- Official transcripts showing completion of the 27 hours of general education course prerequisites, with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
- Official College Transcript(s) from each college attended.
- Shot records of one rubella and two measles immunization (only required if born on or after 1/1/1957. All immunizations must be after an individual’s first birthday and after 1/1/1968).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES, PART II
Students must submit the following information to the Allied Health Division Secretary prior to the application deadline:
1. LPN/Paramedic to RN Application for Admission
2. Official copy of a current Practical Nursing License (PN).
3. Current CPR Card with expiration date following expected date of graduation from the RN program.
4. If you were previously enrolled in an RN program in another School of Nursing, submit a letter of eligibility to return to Nursing School.
(NOTE: In addition to the above, Paramedics must also submit the following documentation:
- Proof of certification from the Arkansas Department of Health as an Arkansas paramedic.
- Proof of registration with the National Registry of EMT’s as a paramedic.
- A letter verifying employment as a paramedic.
ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
The Nursing Entrance Test (NET) scores will determine acceptance to the Associate Degree Program. Applicants may only take the NET test once per year. Should the qualified applicants exceed the available slots in the program, admission into a particular class will be based on the submission date of the Practical Nursing Application for Admission.