Nursing
Overview
The Nursing programs at ASUN strive to be among the elite of healthcare professional programs in Northeast Arkansas. Our goal is for our graduates to function and participate as an effective member of the healthcare community and to support patients as they achieve positive healthcare outcomes. Our Practical Nursing program on the Newport, Jonesboro, and Marked Tree campuses. In addition, we have a Traditional Registered Nursing Program on the Newport campus!
If you are interested in a rewarding healthcare profession, apply now and be a member of your community's healthcare nursing team. All nursing programs require the student to submit an application to both the college and to the nursing program. The student must be accepted into the program before the student will be allowed to take courses.
Length of Program: 11 months
Campus Availability: Newport, Jonesboro, Marked Tree
Course Availability: Fall (Newport & Jonesboro), Spring (All Campuses)
Prerequisites
General Education (13 credit hours) - must be completed with a "C" or higher.
ENG 1003 Composition I
BIOL 2013 Introduction to Nutrition
MATH 1213 Math for Health Professions
BIOL 1404 Body Structure and Function OR
BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND
BIOL 2414 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Potential PN students must take the PAX entrance exam, and score 90 or higher on the exam. Click here to schedule your test.
Applications for the Practical Nursing Program are due on the following dates:
Fall Semester applications due on July 10th!
Spring Semester applications due on Oct. 15th!
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email 4 weeks after the application deadline.
Click here to complete the Practical Nursing Application.
2023-2024 Practical Nursing Technical Certificate Degree Plan
Click here to access previous Technical Certificate Degree Plans
The ASUN Practical Nursing Certificate program is fully approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. University Tower Bldg. 1123 South University Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 686-2700.
Length of Program: 11 months
Campus Availability: Newport & Marked Tree
Course Availability: Spring
Prerequisites
General Education credits must be completed with a "C" or higher.
BIOL 2013 - Introduction to Nutrition
BIOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Lab
ENG 1003 - Composition 1
MATH 1213 - Math for Health Professions
PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology
BIOL 2004 - Microbiology and Lab
BIOL 2414 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Lab
ENG 1013 - Composition 2
MIS 1033 - Introduction to Computer -OR-
MIS 1503 - Microcomputer Applications
PSY 2103 - Developmental Psychology -OR-
PSY 2533 - Lifespan Development
LPN to RN Applications for the Spring Semester are due on Oct. 15th. ALL pre-requisites must be COMPLETED by the October 15 application deadline.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email 4 weeks after the application deadline.
Click here to complete the all new LPN to RN Application!
2023-2024 LPN to RN Degree Plan
Click here to access the previous Associate of Applied Science Degree Plans
Length of Program: 18 Months
Campus Availability: Newport
Course Availability: Spring & Fall
Prerequisites
General Education Courses - must be completed with a "C" or higher.
ENG 1003 Composition I
MATH 1213 Math for Health Professions
PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
BIOL 2013 Introduction to Nutrition
BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Lab
Potential RN students must take the PAX entrance exam, and score 90 or higher on the exam. Click here to schedule your test.
Applications for the Traditional RN Program are due on the following dates:
Fall Semester applications due on July 10th!
Spring Semester applications due on Oct. 15th!
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email 4 weeks after the application deadline.
Click here to submit your Traditional RN Application.
2023-2024 Traditional Registered Nursing Degree Plan (Fall Start)
2023-2024 Traditional Registered Nursing Degree Plan (Spring Start)
Click here to access previous Associate of Applied Science Degree Plans
The ASUN Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Registered Nursing Program has Full Approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. University Tower Bldg. 1123 South University Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 686-2700
Length of Program: 2 Semester
Campus Availability: Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree
2023-2024 Pre-Health Professions Degree Plan
Click here to access previous Technical Certificate Degree Plans
Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Registered Nursing at ASUN have the option to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. ASUN has an articulation agreement in place with the University of Central Arkansas. This means that if you meet all of the academic requirements, your courses from ASUN transfer to UCA!
Click here to learn more about the options.
Below is more information concerning financial aid eligibility.
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Academic Degree |
Title IV (Pell, Loans, FWS, and other federal grants) |
ASUN Institutional Scholarships |
Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarships |
Private Scholarships |
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Technical Certificate |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
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Associate of Applied Science |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Eligible |
Click here for more information about financial aid and scholarships.
If you have questions, please email financialaid@asun.edu .