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

Traditional BSN programs in Arkansas

Showing all 14 current public programs. These include Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Arkansas State University: Arkansas State University nursing relationship
    Location
    Jonesboro, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Arkansas Tech University: Arkansas Tech University nursing relationship
    Location
    Russellville, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Harding University: Harding University nursing relationship
    Location
    Searcy, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Henderson State University: Henderson State University nursing relationship
    Location
    Arkadelphia, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    John Brown University: John Brown University nursing relationship
    Location
    Siloam Springs, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Ouachita Baptist University: Ouachita Baptist University nursing relationship
    Location
    Arkadelphia, 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: 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    Philander Smith University: Philander Smith University nursing relationship
    Location
    Little Rock, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Active
    Attendance and program details

    Physical attendance is required. 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: 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

    Physical attendance is required. 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: 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    University of Arkansas: University of Arkansas nursing relationship
    Location
    Fayetteville, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    University of Arkansas at Monticello: University of Arkansas at Monticello nursing relationship
    Location
    Monticello, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure BSN — admissions closed May 1, 2026

    School
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff nursing relationship
    Location
    Pine Bluff, AR
    Delivery
    Program status
    Admissions closed
    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. Closed to new admissions since May 1, 2026; conditional approval and ACEN candidacy are qualified statuses. Classes at this particular location have not been verified. Confirm where you must attend with the school.

    Source review: Conditional ASBN approval is reported through May 2027 for the existing prelicensure cohort; new admissions closed May 1, 2026. Applicable current approval evidence takes precedence; see the program card.

    ACEN candidacy is not full accreditation.

    Source reviewed 2026-10-01.

    Credential: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    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: 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith nursing relationship
    Location
    Fort Smith, 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: BSN

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  • Traditional BSN

    Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    School
    University of Central Arkansas: University of Central Arkansas nursing relationship
    Location
    Conway, 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: BSN

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