BOMArkansas State University nursing
Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 93.3% / 75.8% / 82.8% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaPractical nursing NCLEX 93.3%RN, associate degree NCLEX 75.8%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82.8%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Mt. Home | 93.3% (2026, 15 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | State University | 75.8% (2026, 124 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | State University | 82.8% (2026, 128 first-time takers) 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 | 220 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 117 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 76 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 48 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 26 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 5 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Arkansas State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“West Memphis, AR are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) .”
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