BOMHarding University nursing
Searcy, Arkansas · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 88.2% / 100% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 88.2%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree College of Nursing | Searcy | 88.2% (2026, 85 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s Master’s Entry into Practice (pre-licensure RN) | Searcy | 100% (2026, 12 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 | 46 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 11 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 8 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Harding University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“In 2016 the Carr College of Nursing changed accrediting bodies and was approved for accreditation by The Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for both the BSN and FNP MSN programs.”
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State board approval
“The BSN/2nd BSN program and the Accelerated BSN program have continuing full approval of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.”
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