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.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 26 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 17 programs
Traditional BSN 14 programs
Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN 4 programs
Direct-Entry Prelicensure Master's 1 program
LPN-to-RN 21 programs
LPN-to-BSN 2 programs
Paramedic-to-RN 2 programs
RN-to-BSN 9 programs
RN-to-MSN 1 program
Nurse Practitioner 5 programs
Nurse-Midwifery 1 program
Nurse Anesthesia / CRNA 2 programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 7 programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 4 programs
Nursing PhD / DNS 1 program
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 5 programs

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

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs in Arkansas

Showing all 7 current public programs. These include Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing
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: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MSN
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
MSN Nursing Administration and Emergency Management
School
Arkansas Tech University: Arkansas Tech University nursing relationship
Location
Russellville, 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. The listed location is a school reference; we have not verified whether this program has classes there. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.
Source review: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MSN
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing
School
Henderson State University: Henderson 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: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MSN
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
MSN Nursing Education
School
University of Arkansas: University of Arkansas nursing relationship
Location
Fayetteville, 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. The listed location is a school reference; we have not verified whether this program has classes there. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.
Source review: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MSN
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing — Public Health
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. The listed location is a school reference; we have not verified whether this program has classes there. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.
Source review: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MSN
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Nursing Science
School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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. The listed location is a school reference; we have not verified whether this program has classes there. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.
Source review: Prelicensure Board approval is not applicable at the recorded route scope. Institutional and specialty accreditation are separate. 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: MNSc
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing
School
University of Central Arkansas: University of Central Arkansas 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: MSN
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