Welcome to Arkansas State University!

    Applications Open! Click here to apply!

    Programs accepting applications currently include:

    Online LPN-AASN Program - Fall Start 

    2nd Degree Accelerated BSN Program - Fall Start

    *If you are already an A-State student, select "Returning User" and follow the prompts.  

    *If you are NOT an A-State student, select "First-Time Users" and follow the prompts.

    Fall Semester Start
    Deadline to Apply** 
    Additional Requirements Needed
    LPN-AASN Online
    May 1
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures
    LPN-AASN On-campus (Jonesboro and West Memphis Campus options)
    June 7
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures
    Traditional BSN
    June 7
    -None
    2nd Degree Accelerated BSN
    September 15
    -None
    Spring Semester Start
    Deadline to Apply** 
    Additional Requirements Needed
    LPN-AASN Online
    October 1
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures
    Traditional AASN (Jonesboro and West Memphis Campus options)
    October 1
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures
    Paramedic to AASN (Jonesboro and West Memphis Campus options)
    October 1
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures
    Traditional BSN
    October 1
    -None
    Summer Semester Start
    Deadline to Apply** 
    Additional Requirements Needed
    LPN-AASN Online
    March 1
    -HESI A2 and Smarter Measures

    **To be considered for admission to the program option, all requirements must be submitted prior to the deadline. If submitted after the deadline, then the application may be considered for the following admission cycle. 

    HESI Admission Testing for AASN Program Options

      • LPN-AASN Online Option - Summer 2024 admission click is now closed
      • LPN-AASN Online Option - Fall 2024 admission click here

        Please check our website frequently for future updates/changes to the admission testing schedule.

        A-State nursing programs no longer available at the Beebe or Mountain Home Campuses.

         

        ***The School of Nursing policy on the CR/NCR grading scale can be found here.***

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        School of Nursing Accreditation and Approval

        The School of Nursing at Arkansas State University is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's/Post-Master's Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing programs at Arkansas State University located in Jonesboro, Arkansas are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

        Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000.


        Degree Questions?

        Pre-Nursing Advisor

        Mrs. Rochelle Morris

        nursinginfo@AState.edu 

        870-972-3074 

        Undergraduate Programs

        870-972-3074

        Graduate Programs

        870-972-3071

        Nurse Anesthesia Program

        Mary Bouchard

        870-680-8187 


        Directions to the School of Nursing

        School of Nursing Building

        Jonesboro is easy to get to from anywhere in Arkansas and the Mid-South.  Drive on over to check out our campus, you'll be glad you did.

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        Our Mission and Philosophy

        The mission of the School of Nursing is to educate, enhance and enrich students for evolving professional nursing practice.

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        Student Nurses Association

        The mission of the Arkansas State University's chapter of NSNA is to provide nursing education, facilitate unanimity among our future colleagues in nursing and to optimize the nursing student's exposure to the various aspects and passages in the constantly changing field of nursing. Click here for more information. Be sure to check out the SNA Newsletter for all events and updates.

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