University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences nursing
Little Rock, Arkansas · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 89.7% · CCNE and COA accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 89.7%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree College of Nursing | Little Rock | 89.7% (2026, 107 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree Accelerated Pre-licensure BSN Program | Fayetteville | Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 91 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 46 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 34 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 4 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s nursing pages
Admission
“We are pleased to announce that UAMS College of Nursing is offering a new free ATI TEAS prep course to help students succeed in their application process.”
nursing.uams.edu