Nursing schools in Arkansas

Explore 62 profiles representing 122 nursing programs in Arkansas. These are the programs and pathways currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Counts describe distinct program and pathway records, not unique degrees. Unknown delivery or attendance is not an absence claim. Listings can remain public without a reviewed map point.

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) is the largest current pathway grouping at 26 programs; On campus appears on 31 programs.

Reviewed October 2026

Profiles
62
Programs/pathways
122
Pathways, delivery and source information

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

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Delivery formats

  • On campus 31 programs
  • Hybrid 8 programs
  • Online 22 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing Reviewed October 12, 2026

LPN-to-RN programs in Arkansas

Showing all 21 current public programs. These include Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results. A program taught at several campuses appears at each campus and counts once.

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to AASN

    School
    Arkansas State University: Arkansas State University online
    Location
    AR
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. Online describes academic coursework; it does not mean no campus visits or no in-person clinical work.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/Paramedic to RN shared applicant pathway

    School
    Arkansas State University-Beebe: Arkansas State University-Beebe searcy
    Location
    Searcy, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/Paramedic to RN bridge

    School
    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home: Arkansas State University-Mountain Home nursing relationship
    Location
    Mountain Home, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN transition pathway

    School
    Arkansas State University-Newport: Arkansas State University-Newport marked-tree
    Location
    Marked Tree, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. The course format is not currently verified. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN transition pathway

    School
    Arkansas State University-Newport: Arkansas State University-Newport nursing relationship
    Location
    Newport, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/Paramedic to RN transition

    School
    Arkansas State University Three Rivers: Arkansas State University Three Rivers nursing relationship
    Location
    Malvern, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN entry to Associate Degree Nursing

    School
    Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus: Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus nursing relationship
    Location
    Ozark, AR
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    Accelerated RN for LPN/Paramedic entrants

    School
    Baptist Health College Little Rock: Baptist Health College Little Rock nursing relationship
    Location
    Little Rock, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    PN to RN transition

    School
    Black River Technical College: Black River Technical College nursing relationship
    Location
    Pocahontas, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge

    School
    North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas: North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas nursing relationship
    Location
    Harrison, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/Paramedic Bridge to RN

    School
    NorthWest Arkansas Community College: NorthWest Arkansas Community College nursing relationship
    Location
    Bentonville, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN transition

    School
    Ozarka College: Ozarka College nursing relationship
    Location
    Melbourne, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN/LPTN advanced placement in ADN

    School
    Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas nursing relationship
    Location
    Helena-West Helena, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    ARNEC LPN/LVN to RN at South Arkansas College

    School
    South Arkansas College: South Arkansas College nursing relationship
    Location
    El Dorado, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN transition

    School
    Southern Arkansas University Tech: Southern Arkansas University Tech nursing relationship
    Location
    Camden, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    ARNEC LPN/LVN to RN at University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana

    School
    University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana: University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana nursing relationship
    Location
    Hope, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN Associate Degree Nursing

    School
    University of Arkansas at Monticello: University of Arkansas at Monticello nursing relationship
    Location
    Monticello, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance requirements are not fully verified. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN — on-campus pathway

    School
    University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville: University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville nursing relationship
    Location
    Batesville, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to RN — online coursework pathway

    School
    University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville: University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville online
    Location
    AR
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. Online describes academic coursework; it does not mean no campus visits or no in-person clinical work.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Recorded nursing/specialty accreditation applies only to the reviewed program scope; institutional accreditation is separate.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate degree in nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    ARNEC LPN/LVN to RN at University of Arkansas Cossatot

    School
    University of Arkansas Cossatot: University of Arkansas Cossatot nursing relationship
    Location
    De Queen, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    LPN to ADN

    School
    University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith nursing relationship
    Location
    Fort Smith, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. The course format is not currently verified.

    Source review: Approval for this specific route is not currently verified. This listing does not establish eligibility for licensure. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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  • LPN-to-RN

    ARNEC LPN/LVN to RN at University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

    School
    University of Arkansas Rich Mountain: University of Arkansas Rich Mountain nursing relationship
    Location
    Mena, AR
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required.

    Source review: The recorded Board status applies to the reviewed nursing award or route. It does not by itself confirm open applications or every teaching-site/entry-option scope. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    Accreditation for this specific program or specialty is not currently verified. Missing information does not mean it is unaccredited.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

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