How to Use the Graduation Map
Full-time? Part-time? Need developmental courses? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Take courses in the order shown on the Graduation Map. See your academic advisor to help streamline your path toward degree completion.*
Scholarship recipients: Please be aware of eligibility criteria for your scholarship(s). In particular, pay attention to (1) the enrollment requirements each semester for disbursement of your scholarship(s) and (2) the number of hours and GPA required each semester and/or year for renewal of your scholarship(s). Graduation Maps provide a semester-by-semester course listing to allow you to graduate on time. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (501) 760-6398 with any questions regarding enrollment/renewal requirements of your scholarship(s).
About This Degree
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)* degree consists of 28 credit hours in humanities, social and biological sciences along with 38 credit hours of nursing coursework for a total of 66 credit hours. At the time of application to the ASN program, a student must either be enrolled in or have completed CHEM 1104 Chemistry for Non-Majors and BIOL 2224 Anatomy and Physiology I with a “C” or better and GPA of 2.75 or higher. The remaining courses in arts and sciences must be completed at particular points during the program with a “C” or better to progress in the program.
The Pre-Nursing, TC provides a plan for students interested in the ASN program to complete the arts, social and biological sciences, and humanities prior to beginning nursing courses. An individualized plan can be generated for students who have not completed all of the required arts and sciences curricula prior to entry.
Deadline for application to RN program is the first Monday in March
- Pre-requisites must be completed prior to admission
- Science courses msut be completed within the last 7 years
- Attend a one-hour mandatory admissions meeting, January - March
- Meet with Nursing Faculty Advisor, have a copy of your unofficial transcript
- Submit RN application
- Take ATI TEAS exam
Nursing information and policies
Completion of the AS degree allows the individual to apply for licensure and to write the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (RN). The Associate of Science Registered Nurse and the Practical Nurse programs are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The A.S. (R.N.) Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
It is important to note that completion of the certificate or degree program in nursing does not guarantee a graduate the right to take the national exam. The State Board of Nursing makes the decision regarding eligibility to apply for licensure and testing. On the State Board of Nursing Application, each applicant is asked if they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony. Nursing coursework for all programs consists of classroom, campus laboratory, and clinical experiences. Clinical experiences begin early in the program of study and take place in hospitals, long-term care facilities and healthcare agencies in Hot Springs and the surrounding areas. Clinical experiences may be morning, day, weekend or evening hours. The clinical rotation is planned to provide varied experiences in the health care field.
NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.
*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.
