BOMUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff nursing
Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Public. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 27.2% · ACEN accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 27.2%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Department of Nursing | Pine Bluff | CLOSED to new admissions – May 2026 | 27.2% (2026, 11 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 18 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Baccalaureate Candidate |
From University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Effective April 22, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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State board approval
“UAPB BSN pre-licensure program holds “conditional approval status” from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) through May 2027.”
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