Nursing

The UACCB Registered Nursing (RN) program admits new cohorts in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Starting Today:

• Review the Spring 2027 Traditional RN Admissions Packet (PDF)
• Review the Fall 2027 Traditional RN Admissions Packet (PDF)
• Apply to UACCB
  • Please choose the appropriate student type: First Time Freshman, New Transfer or Reapplicant.  Do not choose Continuing Education.
• Application, admission, and onboarding for UACCB must be completed before you can apply to the nursing program.
• Complete the UACCB Nursing Program Admissions Information Request Form or email the UACCB Nursing Program at nah@uaccb.edu to be added to the Interested Student Contact List.
  • Please include the following in your email:
    • Your full name
    • Any names you are registered under or have used for testing
    • The program you are interested in
    • A valid email address that you routinely check
• Sign up to take the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam. For Spring 2027 entry, the exam must be completed on or before October 31, 2026. For Fall 2027 entry, the exam must be completed on or before June 30, 2027. Test dates and more information can be found through UACCB Testing Services.

Spring 2027 Entry - September 1 - October 31, 2026:

• Complete the Traditional RN (Registered Nurse) Nursing application by October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Instructions on how to apply
• Once your application is received, an automated confirmation email will be sent to your UACCB student email account within 24-48 hours. This email will contain instructions on how to submit documentation for any bonus points for which you may be eligible.
• If you are eligible for any of the following bonus points, submit the required documentation as outlined in the confirmation email. Certifications and licenses must be valid at the time of submission to qualify. Bonus points will not be applied if the required documentation is not received. For more information regarding bonus points, please refer to page 6 of the admissions packet.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • NREMT-Basic or Higher
  • United States Veteran

Fall 2027 Entry - May 1 - June 30, 2027:

• Applications open May 1, 2027, at midnight and close June 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
• Complete the Traditional RN Nursing application during this period. Review the Fall 2027 admissions packet above for requirements and application details.

The UACCB LPN-to-RN Pathway admits new cohorts in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Starting Today:

• Review the Spring 2027 LPN-to-RN Admissions Packet (PDF)
• Review the Fall 2027 LPN-to-RN Admissions Packet (PDF)
• Apply to UACCB
  • Please choose the appropriate student type: First Time Freshman, New Transfer or Reapplicant.  Do not choose Continuing Education.
• Application, admission, and onboarding for UACCB must be completed before you can apply to the nursing program.
• Complete the UACCB Nursing Program Admissions Information Request Form or email the UACCB Nursing Program at nah@uaccb.edu to be added to the Interested Student Contact List.
  • Please include the following in your email:
    • Your full name
    • Any names you are registered under or have used for testing
    • The program you are interested in
    • A valid email address that you routinely check
• Sign up to take the NACE Foundations of Nursing Entrance Exam. For Spring 2027 entry, the exam must be completed on or before October 31, 2026. For Fall 2027 entry, the exam must be completed on or before June 30, 2027. Test dates and more information can be found through UACCB Testing Services.

Spring 2027 Entry - September 1 - October 31, 2026:

• Complete the LPN-to-RN Pathway application for the pathway(s) of your choice.
  • Instructions on how to apply
  • It is essential to ensure that you are applying to the correct program based on your preferred pathway:
    • Option one: On-Campus Pathway Application = Registered Nursing LPN to RN
    • Option two: Online Pathway Application = Registered Nursing LPN to RN Online
• Submit the application by October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Once your application is received, an automated confirmation email will be sent to your UACCB student email account within 24-48 hours. This email will contain instructions on how to submit documentation for any bonus points for which you may be eligible.
• If you are eligible for any of the following bonus points, submit the required documentation as outlined in the confirmation email. Certifications and licenses must be valid at the time of submission to qualify. Bonus points will not be applied if the required documentation is not received. For more information regarding bonus points, please refer to page 7 of the admissions packet.
  • NREMT-Basic or Higher
  • United States Veteran

Fall 2027 Entry - May 1 - June 30, 2027:

• Applications open May 1, 2027, at midnight and close June 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
• Complete the LPN-to-RN Pathway application for the on-campus and/or online pathway during this period. Review the Fall 2027 admissions packet above for requirements and application details.

The UACCB Licensed Practical Nursing program only begins in the Fall semester.

Starting Today:

• Review the Fall 2027 LPN Admissions Packet (PDF)
• Apply to UACCB
  • Please choose the appropriate student type: First Time Freshman, New Transfer or Reapplicant.  Do not choose Continuing Education.
• Application, admission, and onboarding for UACCB must be completed before you can apply to the nursing program.
• Complete the request for information form or email the UACCB Nursing Program at nah@uaccb.edu to be added to the interested student contact list.
  • Please include the following in your email:
    • Your full name
    • Any names you are registered under or have used for testing
    • The program you are interested in
    • A valid email address that you routinely check
• Sign up to take the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam. For Fall 2027 entry, the exam must be completed on or before June 30, 2027. Test dates and more information can be found through UACCB Testing Services.

Fall 2027 Entry - May 1 - June 30, 2027:

• Applications open May 1, 2027, and close June 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Complete the LPN Nursing application during this period.
  • Instructions on how to apply
• If you are eligible for any of the following bonus points, it is your responsibility to submit the required documentation. Please email your current certification, license, or DD214 to nah@uaccb.edu. Note that certifications and licenses must be valid at the time of submission to qualify. Bonus points will not be applied if the required documentation is not received. For more information regarding bonus points, please refer to page 6.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • NREMT-Basic or Higher
  • United States Veteran

For registered nursing, this is the percentage of students starting and completing the program within the same cohort.

NCLEX pass rates as reported by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for the period July 1 through June 30.

NCLEX pass rates as reported by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for the period July 1 through June 30.

Arkansas law requires applicants for initial licensure to submit a state and federal criminal background check. If an applicant has pleaded guilty, nolo contendere to, or been found guilty of any offense listed in ACA §17-3-102, he/she is not eligible for Arkansas licensure. ACA §17-3-102 provides an opportunity to request a waiver of eligibility criteria related to a criminal background in certain circumstances.

According to the Nurse Practice Act §17-87-312,

• All first-time applicants for a license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing are mandated by state law to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background check by the Arkansas State Police and the FBI at the student's expense.
• Persons convicted of certain crimes may not be eligible to take the state board examination.
• Completion of this program does not guarantee eligibility to write state board examination according to the Nurse Practice Act §17-87-312.

Licensing Restrictions Based on Criminal Records see: ACA §17-3-102.

For more information on background checks, go to ASBN - Criminal Background Checks or contact The Arkansas State Board of Nursing at ASBN.info@Arkansas.gov or 501-686-2700.

According to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act §17-87-312

• at the students' expense, all nursing students are mandated by state law to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background check by the Arkansas State Police and the FBI.
• Persons convicted of certain crimes may not be eligible to take the state board examination.
• Completion of this program does not guarantee eligibility to write state board examination according to the Nurse Practice Act §17-87-312.

According to Arkansas Code Annotated (ACA) §17-3-102

For more information on criminal background check requirements, go to https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/nursing-arkansas-state-board/licensing/criminal-background-checks/, or contact Karen McCumpsey, MNSc, RN, CNE, Assistant Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing at karen.mccumpsey@arkansas.gov.