School of Nursing Application
All undergraduate programs (AAS in Nursing and BSN) start in May. The deadline to
apply is March 1. To apply for the undergraduate nursing programs, call the nursing
department for an application at 870-460-1069. Applicants to the Graduation Program
(MSN) should click on the "Graduate Degree Information" tab and complete the MSN Application
link.
Admission Requirements
Prior to applying to the AAS in Nursing or BSN pre-licensure program, applicants
must take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) with a
score at or above the national reported mean. Information about the NEX is found on
the
NLN website. Exam scores must be dated October 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 for acceptance. Applications
will be accepted pending a passing score, as long as the exam is taken by April 30.
There is a seven day waiting period between repeat exam attempts. Exam scores are
only viable for two years.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree [pre-licensure]A student must successfully complete all general education and nursing supportive
requirements before entering the nursing sequence. All applicants are required to:
1. Meet all University admission requirements;
2. Have a og体育 cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher;
3. Submit a letter of good standing from the dean/director from all Registered Nursing
programs that the student has ever attended;
4.ACT or SAT total composite score according to the og体育 Degree Pathways;
5. Completion of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX)
with a score at or above the national reported mean and;
6. Complete all general education and nursing supportive requirements with at least
a “C” or better grade AND maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in both sets of requirements.
RN-BSN Advanced Placement ProgramRNs with an Associate Degree or nursing diploma from an accredited nursing school
may apply for the RN to BSN Advanced Placement Program. RNs complete the same general
education and supportive courses as students enrolled in the pre-licensure BSN program
but have a specified program for completing theory and clinical nursing course requirements.
The RN will receive credit for 33 semester hours to be held in escrow until successful
completion of the program. All clinical experiences are preceptored at approved facilities.
RNs may progress through the program using a 12-month accelerated option or a 24-month
extended option. RN applicants may be required to provide demonstration of nursing
skills competency through written and/or performance-based testing as defined by the
Arkansas Nursing Education Progression Model. All applicants are required to:
1. Meet all University admission requirements;
2. Have a og体育 cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher;
3. Complete all general education and supportive requirements with a grade of “C”
or better AND maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in both sets of requirements;
4. Submit a letter of recommendation from a current or most recent RN supervisor;
5. Have and maintain current unencumbered Arkansas RN license (or compact multi-state
tag); and
6. Submit a letter of good standing from the dean/director from all Registered Nursing
BSN programs ever attended.
NOTE: Applicants seeking admission to the nursing program through advanced placement should
meet with the School of Nursing dean. Candidates for this degree must complete 30
hours of coursework at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.