Application deadline is April 1
The Registered Nursing (RN) program at North Arkansas College in Harrison prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare through high-quality instruction and hands-on clinical experiences. Designed to develop knowledgeable and compassionate nurses, the program combines classroom learning, skills lab training, and real-world clinical practice to help students build the confidence and competence needed to succeed in today’s healthcare environments.
Students in the program gain experience in patient care, medical procedures, and critical thinking while working with seasoned healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), the national licensing exam required to become a registered nurse.
The curriculum in nursing is a full-time program, requiring a full-time commitment from its students. The faculty of the Department of Nursing discourages its students from full-time employment. Students with financial difficulties should discuss alternatives to employment with the Financial Aid Office. Students in the program need a flexible schedule because clinical experience is held at area facilities during assigned hours which may be days or evenings. Because of this, transportation, child care and any employment should be considered prior to entry into the nursing program.The AAS Nursing Degree Programs are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University, Little Rock, AR 72204-1619, phone: 501-686-2700 or at www.arsbn.org.
The Registered Nursing programs at North Arkansas College located in Harrison, Arkansas are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the registered nursing program is continuing accreditation.