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RN Programs in Arkansas

Registered nursing is a growing field with many rewarding aspects to explore. As an RN, you can help patients on a regular basis and make a noticeable difference in another person's life every day. This job may be grueling and exhausting at times, but in the end, the rewards outweigh any struggles you may have with it. RN programs in Arkansas are available online and in classrooms, so you can choose the educational path that suits you the most. Picking the right school can make all the difference in your success with this career.

There are several levels of RN programs in Arkansas that you can choose to go through. Some students opt for the one to two year training of an associate's degree, but others go for a full four year bachelor's degree so they can get the highest positions possible. The amount of money you make as a registered nurse will largely be based on the kind of degree you get. In theory, the higher degree, the more money you make. There are exceptions to that theory, but most employers will look to higher degree levels in applicants because they know those people are well trained. It is up to you as to how much training you want to go through.

RN programs in Arkansas are no more expensive than other educational programs in the state. Community colleges will usually charge $3,000-$5,000 in tuition and fees for a year, but private colleges could charge $20,000 or more. Combine that with the cost of living, books, supplies and other factors, and it is easy to see why some people opt for public schooling over private schooling. You can always look into financial aid to help you get through school, depending on what merits and family struggles you have to offer.

To find a school that is right for you, determine how much money you can spend on your schooling and how much time you want to spend in school. Ultimately, all RN programs in Arkansas will lead you to a licensure exam, and you will have to pass that before you go to work. Your salary will depend on the job you get after school and how long you have been with a certain institution. Some hospitals, clinics, or doctors will pay better money than others. Regardless of the pay or the work it takes to get it though, rest assured that registered nursing can offer a rewarding career for you.

The Best RN Schools in Arkansas

By offering the most complete directory of nursing schools, NurseGroups.com helps nursing-hopefuls find the best RN programs in Arkansas, including the best online RN schools accepting students in Arkansas.

Why Online RN Classes?

Being a registered nurse is a great career. But many working adults who want to become an registered nurse have an extremely busy schedule - balancing a full-time job, family commitments and other personal responsibilities. The traditional classroom setting offered by most local nursing schools doesn't offer the same flexibility as taking their RN classes online.

Online nursing programs allow students to make their education fit into their already busy schedule. Online students can participate in "classroom" discussions and take exams when it's convenient for them. RN nursing students can access their virtual classroom 24 hours per day / seven days per week.

Also, taking RN courses online saves students even more time, as online students don't need to commute to school. Online schools enable busy people to get an RN degree, without interfering with their current professional and personal life.


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1386 nursing students recently graduated from Arkansas nursing schools.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building
1123 S. University, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204-1619
Phone: (501) 686-2700
Fax: (501) 686-2714

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Henderson State University
1100 Henderson St
Arkadelphia, AR 71999
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
Northwest Arkansas Community College
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
Arkansas Northeastern College - Blytheville
2501 South Division Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
471 North Garland Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
5210 Grand Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72913
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
PCC - University of Arkansas
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
National Park Community College
101 College Drive,
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Baptist School of Nursing
8400 Datapoint Dr
Little Rock, AR 78229
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Southern Arkansas University
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
Ouachita Technical College
1 College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
University of Arkansas - Monticello
101 N Church St.
Monticello, AR 71655
Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (arnec)
1558 Hwy 371 West
Nashville, AR 71852
Jefferson School of Nursing
1600 West 40th Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Seark College
1900 Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff
1200 University Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Arkansas Technical University
1605 Coliseum Drive
Russellville, AR 72801
Harding University
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
Har - Ber School Nursing
610 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
Arkansas State University
2105 E. Aggie Road
State University, AR 72467

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