Discover University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas is a public, non-profit State Institution offering 4 year or higher degrees.
- Accreditations: CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
- Available Formats: Hybrid, On-campus, and Online options available.
- Tuition (books/fees not included):
- Undergraduate: $22,140 (average)
- Graduate: $21,792
University Statistics
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 49%
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University of Central Arkansas Nursing Programs
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Online BSN to DNP Program
- $37,814 In-State Tuition
- 73 Credits
- 48 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 1125 Clincal Hours
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Online MSN to DNP Program
- $17,612 In-State Tuition
- 34 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 360 Clincal Hours
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Nurse Educator
- Online BSN to MSN Program
- $9,951 In-State Tuition
- 31 Credits
- 20 Months
- 2.70 GPA Required
- 361 Clincal Hours
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RN to BSN
- Online BSN Program
- $13,079 In-State Tuition
- 41 Credits
- 12 Months
- 2.50 GPA Required
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $31,200 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 24 Months
- 2.75 GPA Required
- 855 Clincal Hours
Student Demographics
- 21 Average Age
- 38% Men
- 62% Women
- 0% Veterans
- 80% White
- 3% Hispanic
- 17% Black
- 1% Asian
- 7,426 Undergraduate Students
- 1,906 Graduate Students
Since 1967, the University of Central Arkansas's School of Nursing has been committed to educating students as leaders in quality healthcare and advancing the nursing profession. The faculty serve as role models, guiding students to develop leadership, accountability, cultural competence, safe and ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while fostering a deep understanding of the nursing discipline.
Nursing Programs at the University of Central Arkansas
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator
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Post Graduate Certificatetre
- Nurse Educator
- Family Nurse Practitioner (for MSN APRN-prepared nurses only)
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-MSN to DNP
University of Central Arkansas's School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at the University of Central Arkansas is dedicated to excellence in nursing education. This commitment is reflected in the faculty's dedication to teaching, learning, student success, scholarship, and community service. The school fosters lifelong learning that encourages intellectual and personal growth through critical thinking, active inquiry, and creative endeavors.
The Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation includes rooms designed to replicate clinical settings, enhancing students' communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and ethical skills. Students work with advanced simulation manikins that can simulate breathing, heart sounds, convulsions, and other real-life conditions, allowing them to observe births, check vital signs, practice bathing, and more. These manikins are controlled from a separate room, ensuring a realistic and immersive learning experience. Additionally, the center's technology enables simulations to be broadcast live to other areas on campus via portable sim-view, expanding the reach and impact of these educational experiences.
Nursing Program Accreditation
All nursing programs at the Central Arkansas School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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