Arkansas Tech University's nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for beginning professional responsibilities in a variety of health-care settings and to provide the necessary foundations for degree advancement and graduate study.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) programs at Arkansas Tech University located in Russellville, AR are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: (404) 975-5000, Web site: www.acenursing.org). The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation. The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Address: University Tower Bldg., 1123 South University, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204-1619, Phone: (501) 686-2700) and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN Arkansas Tech University wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Bachelor and Master nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the
program in person at a meeting scheduled at 4 PM on Tuesday, October 29th, in Room
212 of the Dean building located at Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email Attn: Accreditation Services All written comments should be received by the ACEN by October, 29, 2024. |
The department of nursing offers undergraduate study in nursing to qualified high school graduates, graduates of diploma and associate degree programs in nursing, licensed psychiatric technician nurses, and licensed practical nurses. The baccalaureate program leads to the degree of bachelor of science in nursing. Graduate study in Nursing is offered to qualified licensed registered nurses.
Minimum Admission Requirements - Admission to the upper division nursing courses is competitive and subject to approval by the Nursing Department's Admission and Progression Committee. All transcripts and/or credentials along with an Application to Upper Division and TEAS score must be submitted to the Department of Nursing by February 15 for fall admission or by September 15 for spring admission. Eligible repeating students applying for readmission must submit all materials by the date that immediately follows the last day of the end of semester final exams.
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Dean Hall 126
402 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-0383
BSN and LPN-to-BSN Contact: dcicotteanderson@atu.edu
RN-to-BSN and MSN Contact: shardy3@atu.edu
