Arkansas State University

PO Box 910
State University, Arkansas 72467
Phone: 
(870) 972-3074
Contact: 

Sue McLarry, PhD, RN, CNE
smclarry@astate.edu

Program Director: 

 Sue McLarry, PhD, RN, CNE
smclarry@astate.edu 

Dean: 

 Sue McLarry, PhD, RN, CNE
smclarry@astate.edu 

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Description & Objectives

The second degree accelerated BSN option is for the student who has earned a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing. This option requires full-time study and is completed in twelve months. Upon completion of the BSN program the student is eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX). The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Duration: 
12 months
Admission Requirements: 

Earned a Bachelor's degree with Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better; Scored 79 on internet-based  TOEFL (if English is not primary language); Completed the specified prerequisite courses; Class size limited and applicants ranked based upon cumulative GPA with consideration for Spanish fluency.

Tuition Requirements: 

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