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

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
College of Nursing
Little Rock89.7% (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 levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree91
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice46
Nursing Science 51.3808Master's degree34
Nursing Science 51.3808Doctor's degree, research/scholarship4
Nursing Education 51.3203Postbaccalaureate certificateNew program, no completions yet
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803Postbaccalaureate certificateNew program, no completions yet
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Postbaccalaureate certificateNew program, no completions yet
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809Postbaccalaureate certificateNew program, no completions yet
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Postbaccalaureate certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2035
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2035
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2035
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2035
COADoctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level)
Continued Accreditation
October 2035

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

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