Arkansas State University-Newport nursing
Newport, Arkansas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 88.3% / 83.1%.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 88.3%RN, associate degree NCLEX 83.1%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Newport | 88.3% (2026, 86 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Newport | 83.1% (2026, 89 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 101 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 80 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 78 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 37 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Arkansas State University-Newport’s nursing pages
Admission
“Completion of all prerequisite courses with a "C" or better:”
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