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Arkansas Northeastern College offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The Arkansas State Board approves the registered nursing program of Nursing. One traditional class is admitted annually in the fall semester, with the LPN to RN Students accepted into the program joining the class in January of the Spring Semester each year. Throughout the program, general education courses and nursing courses are combined with client care in clinical settings in hospitals and health care agencies in the area. The nursing courses integrate the nursing process, communication skills, nutrition, pharmacology, and drug administration in the care of clients. Legal/ethical responsibilities and current trends in health care are also integrated. The nursing courses are competency-based, and students are responsible for achieving certain competencies under specified conditions.

Students will be required to complete standardized tests throughout the nursing curriculum and to earn acceptable scores on such examinations to progress through the curriculum. Students will be required to earn a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exam in the last semester of the nursing curriculum. Upon completing the program, the student is granted the Associate in Applied Science Degree and may be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Persons convicted of a crime may not be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN for licensure. See the program director for details.

Admission to Arkansas Northeastern College is not automatic admission to the nursing program. Traditional Students and LPN to RN students must score 100 or greater on the PAX-RN Exam, have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, and complete all pre-requisite courses to meet minimal admission requirements. A grade of “C” or above is required in all academic courses required for the nursing degree. The Nursing Department has a selective admission policy and criteria. Students are referred to the Associate Degree Nursing Information Guidelines or should contact the Nursing and Allied Health Advising Specialist concerning admission, selection criteria, and graduation requirements.

As a comprehensive, two-year higher education institution, Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) offers a flexible schedule and courses at each of its locations in Blytheville, Leachville, and Osceola. Arkansas Northeastern College is a non-residential college with a primary focus on learning. Classes are small and highly interactive. Classrooms are wired with the latest multimedia internet technology.

At Arkansas Northeastern College, people can join others like themselves in creating the futures they want. Arkansas Northeastern College offers access to higher education and the opportunity to prepare for various career fields. Students at Arkansas Northeastern College are as diversified as its locations. Some enroll for a single course, others complete a certificate or degree, and others still enter just knowing that they are ready for growth. Many students extend their learning beyond the classroom through internships and service-learning, and involvement in many student organizations on campus.

Arkansas Northeastern College graduates go on to become doctors and lawyers, business owners, and industry managers. Technical certificates and job training programs provide relevant skills for entering the workplace with better earning potential - in one year or less, in many cases. ANC students train to become nurses while others pursue careers in the steel industry, law enforcement, or dental assisting technology. The list of opportunities is endless. Arkansas Northeastern College can provide training for career advancement or skills for a whole new career.