Allied Health Philosophy
Programs offered through the Department of Allied Health will focus on theory, laboratory, and clinical training necessary for the student to function as an entry-level graduate of the program that he/she has chosen. NorthWest Arkansas Community College cooperates fully with area health institutions and private clinics in order to stay aligned with their needs in relation to the Allied Health program objectives.
Associate of Applied Science and Certificate Programs
The following programs offer either a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree:
NWACC Program Certificate or AAS Examination for
Certification or Licensure
EMT-Basic 8 credit hour course Certification
EMT-Paramedic AAS Certification
Physical Therapist AAS Licensure
Respiratory Therapy AAS Certification or Licensure
Fire Science AAS
Admission to Allied Health Programs
Students admitted into the Allied Health programs must have a high school diploma or the equivalent and be 18 years of age. Each Allied Health program has developed specific admission standards.
Please consult the Program Director for the admission and selection criteria standards of each specific program. Allied Health faculty and/or the program advisory selection committee for each program have the right to make a final decision on student admission.
Due to limited enrollment in each Allied Health program, please contact the Program Director of your choice program before enrolling in courses for a particular Allied Health certificate or degree program. The curriculum for all Allied health programs may be subject to change. Additional fees include, but are not limited to: liability insurance, nametags, uniforms, and specialty course fees.
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the college, the prospective Allied Health student must:
1. Complete an Allied Health admission packet for the particular program of interest and return the information required.
2. Sign the required policy and/or information statements for the program.
3. Complete the required prerequisite courses with a grade “C” or higher.
4. Complete program specific requirements i.e. clinic observation, selection and/or proficiency examinations.
Clinical placement may be subject to criminal background check, drug screening, and other clinical facility policies.
Successful completion of any program does not itself ensure registration, licensure, or certification. Each student is responsible for becoming familiar with the application requirements for registry, licensures, or certification.
Admitted Students
Students who have been admitted to Allied Health programs must:
1. Complete each course required with a grade “C” or higher.
2. Carry liability insurance.
The following Programs require liability malpractice insurance, which is obtained through NWACC:
EMT-Basic
EMT-Paramedic
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
The cost of liability malpractice insurance varies according to the program.
3. Obtain an annual TB skin test and submit documentation to the appropriate Allied Health Program Director.
4. Abide by the policies and information statements for the Allied Health Department and the particular Allied Health program in which enrolled.
5. Abide by hospital, clinic, service or affiliate policies during clinical and/or laboratory experiences.
6. Obtain a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card before entering clinicals and maintain throughout the educational experience.
In addition, Students are strongly urged to obtain a hepatitis vaccine or sign the “hepatitis vaccine waiver” form.
Readmission
Students seeking readmission to an Allied Health program should contact the Program Director for guidelines for readmission.
Emergency Medical Technician
Basic/Certificate Program (EMT-Basic)
EMTA 1008
The EMT-Basic Program is designed to prepare the student to render emergency care to the sick and injured. This program also prepares the student to take the National Registry EMT examination in order to become certified at the Basic EMT level. This is the entry level of certification for EMS providers. Graduates may be eligible to obtain employment in local industries, EMS agencies, hospitals, clinics or volunteer at local at local volunteer fire departments. Job market outlook for Basic EMT is low. More Basic EMT’s graduate and are in the community than the job market can sustain at this time. Most EMT’s work as volunteers or use their education at existing jobs. Those wishing to work in the EMS field as a career are encouraged to obtain a certificate or AAS degree in paramedic science. This is a physically demanding job with dexterity skills. You may obtain the full description of the physical requirements document from the secretary in Allied Health.
Students requesting financial aid should contact the financial aid department at NWACC.
No degree is offered with this course, but a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician is offered.
This course includes both didactic as wells as practical hands on skills and a clinical rotation at a local hospital and EMS service. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for further assessment by taking the National Registry of EMT basic EMT exam.
Students must meet NWACC admission criteria and the criteria for the EMT-Basic admission before applying for the EMT-Basic program. The Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Emergency Medical Services states that students must be 18 years of age and meet its requirements in order to take the State of Arkansas Certification Examination. This includes a criminal background check. Conviction of certain crimes will disallow you from taking the National Registry Exam. The EMT-Basic Course is offered in the Spring and Fall semesters. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required in order to complete the EMT-Basic course. AHSC 1023 First Responder is a prerequisite for this program.
Credit Hours
EMT 1008 Basic 8
Students must submit a completed EMT Basic Program application packet to the Allied Health Secretary to be considered for acceptance.
Fire Science Administration and Technology A.A.S. Degree Program
The Fire Science Administration and Technology Program at NWACC is designed dot prepare students to enter the fire service, promote to a position of leadership within a fire department, and/or continue their education toward a bachelors degree. The program consist of 67-68 credit hours of course work in fire science technology, fire science administration, emergency medical services, occupational safety, and general education.
Graduates work primarily in the fire service, but there are also employment opportunities in private fire protection, safety and stop-loss, insurance agencies, inspection and investigation.
Practical skills training will accompany the Firefighter I and II, EMT-Basic, and Hazardous Materials & Emergency Response courses.
Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in both the fire science courses, and in their general education courses. Students must complete all required course work with a grade of “C” or better.
The Allied Health/Fire Science scholarship is currently available for tuition assistance for the Firefighter I and II courses.
Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Administration and Technology.
Students must submit a completed Fire Science Program application packet into the Fire Science Program Director to be considered for acceptance. Students must also meet NWACC admission criteria. For more information, contact the Program Director at (479) 619-4276, visit www.nwacc.edu/academics/alliedhealth or email jsprott@nwacc.edu
Fall Semester- 1st Year (15-16 hours)
ENGL 1013 English Comp. I 3
PSCY 2003 General Psychology OR 3
SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3
MATH 1103 Survey of College Math* OR 3
MATH 1003 Math for AAS General Education * OR 3
MATH 1204 College Algebra 4
FIRE 1003 Intro. to Fire Science 3
FIRE 1013 Fire Suppression: Tactics & Strategies 3
Spring Semester-1st Year (14 hours)
FIRE 1033 Fire Officer Leadership 3
FIRE 1023 Fire Service Hydraulics & Water Supply 3
EMTA 1008 Emergency Medical Tech.-Basic 8
Summer Semester-1st Year (6 hours)
CISQ 1103 Intro. To Computer Information 3
Elective 3
Fall Semester - 2nd Year (12 hours)
ENGL 1023 English Comp. II* OR 3
ENGL 2013 Technical Writing 3
FIRE 1043 Fire Prevention & Inspection 3
FIRE 2023 Fire Department Administration 3
COMM 1313 Fund. Of Comm. OR 3
COMM 2303 Bus. & Prof. Speaking 3
Spring Semester-2nd year (12 hours)
FIRE 2033 Building Construction for the Fire Services 3
FIRE 2063 Fire Service Instructional Methodology 3
ENSC 2303 Hazardous Material & Emergency Response 3
Elective 3
Summer Semester-2nd year (8 hours)
FIRE 1104 Firefighter I 4
FIRE 1114 Firefighter II 4
Total Hours 67-68
*College Algebra and English Comp. II should be taken if planning to transfer to a 4-year institution.
Paramedic Certificate Program
(EMT-Paramedic)
The paramedic certificate will allow students who successfully complete the program to sit for the National Registry of EMT’s Paramedic examination. In addition to the basic EMT skills such as IV’s, Drug administration, endotracheal tube placement, use of the defibrillator and many other skills.
Graduates obtain employment primarily at EMS services, however some work in the hospital setting as well. Other job opportunities include dispatching, industry work, private transfer business, helicopter medic and some clinics.
The job market is excellent for the paramedic. Students who meet or exceed the entry-level requirements for paramedic usually fine employment prior to graduation. 100% of the graduates have obtained employment within a six month time period after graduation. EMS agencies in Northwest Arkansas continue to hire paramedics from out of state because we cannot graduate enough students to keep up with the ever-increasing demand.
Physical skills required for a paramedic include the same skills necessary to become an EMT basic accord to the federal government standards.
Financial aid can be requested from our financial aid department.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have obtained a certificate in Paramedic Science. Students may opt to continue their education and obtain an associate in applied science by completing the necessary course work.
Students will be assessed didactically as well as clinically and in the lab.
Students must meet NWACC admission criteria and the criteria for admission to the Paramedic program before applying. The Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Emergency Medical services states that students must be 18 years of age and be certified as an EMT in order to meet their requirements to take the Paramedic certification examinations. The Paramedic program begins the fall semester of each school year. A student must be currently certified in EMT Basic and meet prerequisite course requirements in order to apply for the Paramedic program.
The Paramedic Certificate program requires 11 credit hours of prerequisites and 37 credit hours of Paramedic courses for a total of 48 credit hours. A grade of “C” or above in all required courses is necessary to complete the program.
Deadline for the completed Paramedic Program application to be received by the Allied Health Secretary is the first Monday of June.
For more information, contact the program director at (479) 619-4251, visit www.nwacc.edu/academics/alliedhealth or e-mail jsnarr@nwacc.edu
Paramedic Program Prerequisites (11 hours)
AHSC 1023 First Responder 3
EMTA 1008 Current EMT Certification 8
( Arkansas)
Fall Semester (16 hours)
AHSC 1011 Dysrhythmia 1
AHSC 1111 Intro to Pharmacology 1
AHSC 1112 Parenteral Medication Admin 2
EMTP 1011 Emergency Respiratory Care 1
EMTP 1012 Human Systems & Patient Assessment 2
EMTP 1023 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I 3
EMTP 1111 EMS Environment I 1
EMTP 1113 Intermediate Clinical Practicum
(160 clinical hours) 3
EMTP 1122 Emergency Pharmacology 2
Spring Semester (16 hours)
EMTP 1022 Shock & Fluid Therapy 2
EMTP 1031 EMS Environment II 1
EMTP 1032 Traumatology 2
EMTP 1123 Medical Emergencies I 3
EMTP 1132 Paramedic Clinical Practicum II 2
EMTP 1212 Emergency Cardiac Care I 2
EMTP 1232 Emergency Cardiac Care II 2
EMTP 1302 Paramedic Field Internship I
(150 clinical hours) 2
Summer Semester (5 hours)
EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies II 3
EMTP 1402 Paramedic Field Internship II
(150 clinical hours) 2
Total hours (including prerequisites) 48 hours
Paramedic A.A.S. Degree Program
Students wishing to obtain an associate in applied science degree need to successfully complete the paramedic program and complete the additional AAS requirements listed below. The additional requirements for an AAS degree may be taken prior to the paramedic certificate program or after the program.
The A.A.S. in Paramedic Science requires 28 credit hours of general education/science core classes and 48 credit hours of Paramedic classes for a total of 76 credit hours.
The following courses (taken after completion of the Paramedic courses) are required in addition to the courses required for the Paramedic Certificate Program:
AHSC 1001 Medical Terminology 1
BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Info. 3
ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3
ENGL 1023 English Composition II OR 3
ENGL 2013 Technical Writing 3
MATH 1204 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 1003 Math for AAS 3
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3
Elective 3
Total Hours 75 or 76 hours
(Note: Consult Allied Health Department regarding electives.
College Algebra is recommended for those transferring to a 4-year institution.)
Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Degree Program
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a technically educated health care provider who works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist providing physical therapy services that help improve mobility, relive pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability. Physical therapy focuses on the treatment and prevention of injuries and illnesses through the use of exercise, manual skills, activities of daily living, and modalities such as water, electricity, and sound. PTAs work closely with the patients and other healthcare professionals to help the individual achieve an optimal level of function. Graduation from the PTA Program prepares the student to sit for a state licensure examination. Upon receiving licensure, the graduate is prepared for entry-level employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
PTAs may work in private practice therapy offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, home health agencies, fitness clubs, industrial health centers, nursing homes, pediatric centers, community health centers, colleges or universities. PTAs work with persons of all ages. Physical therapy services may be offered to individuals with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary or integumentary conditions. A few specific areas may include children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, and individuals with diagnoses such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, fracture, carpal tunnel, heart attack, or multiple sclerosis.
A student must meet NWACC admission criteria and the criteria for admission to the PTA Program before applying to the PTA Program. A copy of the selection process and criteria is made available to the student upon request. The deadline for the completed PTA Program application packet to be received in the Allied Health Department is the first Monday in March. Additionally, consult with the PTA Program Director regarding policies and information related to the licensure examination. The PTA degree program consists of 28 hours of general education courses and 43 hours of PTA core courses for a total of 71 credit hours in the AAS degree. All required general education courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Student may be required to go to health care institutions outside Northwest Arkansas for clinical internships at the student’s expense. Clinical placement is subject to criminal background checks, drug screening and other clinical facility policies.
Graduates of the PTA Program receive an Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant. The three-year average first-time pass on the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination is 100% with 100% employment rate in the field of physical therapy within 6 months of graduation.
For more information, contact the Program Director at (479) 619-4253, visit www.nwacc.edu/academics/alliedhealth or e-mail dfletche@nwacc.edu
NOTE: The following General Education prerequisite (28 hour) courses must be completed before the student may begin taking program courses.
MATH 1204 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 1003 Math for AAS 3
BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3
ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3
ENGL 1023 English Composition II OR 3
ENGL 2013 Technical Writing 3
AHSC 1011 Medical Terminology 1
CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Info. 3
PHYS 1064 Introduction to Physics OR 4
PHYS 2014 College Physics I 4
Summer Semester (6 hours)
PHTA 2102 Clinical Kinesiology 2
PHTA 2103 Clinical Kinesiology Lab 3
PHTA 2101 Basic Principles of Physical Ther. 1
Fall Semester (17 hours)
PHTA 2252 Life Span Development 2
PHTA 2231 Theory & Treatment Technique 1
PHTA 2232 Theory & Treatment Technique Lab 2
PHTA 2201 Physical Therapy Procedures I 1
PHTA 2202 Physical Therapy Procedures I Lab 2
PHTA 2271 Clinical Experience I 1
PHTA 2213 Pathophysiological Conditions 3
PHTA 2222 Communication & Documentation 2
PHTA 2241 Gait Analysis Training 1
PHTA 2242 Gait Analysis Training Lab 2
Spring Semester (14 hours)
PHTA 2301 Physical Therapy Procedures II 1
PHTA 2302 Physical Therapy Procedures II Lab 2
PHTA 2321 Therapeutic Exercise 1
PHTA 2333 Therapeutic Exercise Lab 3
PHTA 2342 Neurophysiology 2
PHTA 2341 Neurophysiology Lab 1
PHTA 2332 Special Topics 2
PHTA 2352 Clinical Experience II 2
Summer Semester (6 hours)
PHTA 2403 Clinical Internship I 3
PHTA 2413 Clinical Internship II 3
NOTE: Either a 3 or 4 hour College Algebra course will be accepted. College Algebra and College Physics I are recommended for those planning got transfer to a 4-year institution.
Clinical Placement may be subject to a criminal background check, drug screening and other clinical facility policies.
Respiratory Therapy A.A.S. Degree Program
The Respiratory Therapy Program is designed to prepare students for advanced level respiratory therapy. The program consist of 30 or 31 credit hours in general education and 53 credit hours in respiratory therapy course work.
Graduates work primarily in hospitals, but employment opportunities are also available in home health agencies, nursing homes, physician offices, sales, and home equipment companies.
Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in both the respiratory therapy and general education courses. Students must complete all required course work with a grade of “C” or better.
Job placement rate has been 100%. All graduates wishing to remain in Northwest Arkansas have found jobs in the area.
Job outlook is, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2008.
The Allied Health/Respiratory Therapy scholarship is currently available for tuition assistance for second year students.
Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in respiratory therapy. Pass rates for advanced level graduates are not yet available.
Students must submit a completed Respiratory Therapy program application packet to the Respiratory Therapy Director to be considered for acceptance. The deadline for the completed RT application packet to be received in the Allied Health Dept. is the first Monday in June. Students must also meet NWACC admission criteria.
For more information, contact the Program Director at (479) 619-4250, visit www.nwacc.edu/academics/alliedhealth or email aclark@nwacc.edu.
NOTE: The following General Education prerequisite (21 or 22 hours) courses must be completed before the student may begin taking program courses. An applicant may lack one prerequisite and still apply to the program.
BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
CISQ 1103 Intro. to Computer Info. 3
MATH 1204 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 1003 Math for AAS 3
ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3
ENGL 1023 English Composition II OR 3
ENGL 2103 Technical Writing 3
AHSC 1001 Medical Terminology 1
Fall Semster-1st Year (14 hours)
RESP 2102 Concepts in Respiratory Care 2
RESP 2123 Pulmonary Diseases 3
RESP 2103 Cardiopulmonary A & P 3
RESP 2112 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics 2
RESP 2104 Respiratory Care Science 4
Spring Semester-1st Year (13 hours)
MBIO 2014 Microbiology 4
RESP 2214 Equipment & Procedures 4
RESP 2221 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care 1
RESP 2232 Assessment and Diagnosis 2
RESP 2201 Home and Rehabilitative Respiratory Care 1
AHSC 1111 Intro to Pharmacology 1
Summer Semester-1st Year (6 hours)
RESP 2306 Clinical Practicum 6
Fall Semester-2nd Year (14 hours)
RESP 2414 Mechanical Ventilation I 4
RESP 2433 Pediatrics and Perinatology 3
RESP 2423 Clinical Practicum II 3
AHSC 1011 Dysrhythmia 1
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3
Spring Semester-2nd Year (13 hours)
RESP 2514 Mechanical Ventilation II 4
RESP 2503 Professional Development 3
RESP 2523 Clinical Practicum III 3
RESP 2533 Critical Care 3
Nursing
Registered Nurse Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Program offers a technical, competency-based education that prepares students to provide direct care to clients having common, recurring health problems with predictable outcomes. Graduates will function within the guidelines for Associate Degree Nursing as defined by the following National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies: direct care provider, manager of client care, and member within the profession of nursing. The Nursing Program prepares the graduate to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to function as a Registered Nurse in providing client care at the beginning staff level position. Ninety-one percent of graduates over the last five years have been successful in passing the NCLEX-RN. Subsequently, graduates report a nearly one hundred percent employment rate. Employers consistently rank NWACC Registered Nurses as above average in meeting professional standards of care.
Any individual having been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony may be ineligible to write the NCLEX exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse. The Director of Nursing Education can provide further information.
General Registered Nurse Program
Admission Procedure
Applicants must be high school graduates or have completed the high school level General Education Development (GED) Test.
Applications are available each January 15 for admission consideration into the Nursing course sequence in August of that year.
Completed applications are due by the March 1 deadline.
Contact:
Director of Nursing Education
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 619-4151
E-mail: nursing@nwacc.edu
Website:www.nwacc.edu/academics/nursing
Consult with nursing faculty at a Pre-Nursing Advisement Session concerning appropriate curriculum planning. The Advisement Session schedule can be found at www.nwacc.edu/academics/nursing.
Nursing Student Selection
The A.D.N. Program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College accepts students into the General RN course sequence each Fall. The applicant must complete the following minimum criteria by the end of the Spring semester in order to be considered eligible for admission into the Fall semester:
A. General Education Pathway-15 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 including:
1.) College Algebra or Survey of College Mathematics
2.) At least one of the three required science courses of Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and Microbiology
3.) Any of the required general education courses of English Composition I, English Composition II, General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, a 3-hour computer course, and a college transferable elective
OR
B. Assessment Score Pathway-Less than 15 hours of college credit:
1.) Certain scores on ACT or COMPASS assessment tests; see the Director of Nursing Education for eligibility under this pathway
2.) A student being admitted under these criteria must follow the first year and second year Nursing curriculum as outlined under the Nursing Curriculum Requirements.
Eligible applicants will have an interview with the nursing Class Selection Committee. Pre-admission testing will be another component of the admission and selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria and complete all requirements will be assigned a score and place in ranked order starting with a maximum score of 80. Selection for admissions will be made in descending order of scores until the class sis filled.
Admission by Transfer from Another Nursing Program
Students who have been previously enrolled in another nursing program and are seeking to transfer into the NWACC Nursing Program should contact the Director of Nursing Education for an evaluation of their transcript for nursing course transfer credit. Each student will be evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is per space availability. Transfer students will be required to furnish a letter of recommendation from their previous nursing program stating they are in good standing and eligible to return to that program. Residency requirements for graduation from the Nursing Program will include the last two consecutive semesters in the Nursing Program at NWACC.
Readmission by Consent of the Nursing Department
Contact the Director of Nursing Education for information.
Additional Program Fess
In addition to general College expenses (tuition, fees), Nursing Students have the following estimated needs. (Expenses are subject to change.)
• Graduation Expenses (includes NCLEX-RN fees) $800.00
• Liability Insurance $45.00
• Miscellaneous (stethoscope, scissors, name pin, etc.) $80.00-$200.00
• Textbooks $600.00
Nursing Curriculum Requirements
Prerequisite Semester (7 or 8 hours)
BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I* 4
MATH 204 College Algebra OR 4
MATH 1103 Survey of College Math ** 3
Fall Semester of First Professional Year (15 hours)
BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II* 4
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3
NURS 9108 Fundamentals of Nursing 8
Spring Semester of First Professional Year (16 hours)
MBIO 2014 Microbiology 4
ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3
NURS 9203 Nursing Care Older Adults 3
NURS 9206 Nursing Care of Adults I 6
Summer Term (6 hours)
XXXX 0003 Elective (College Transferable) 3
PSYC 2103 Human Growth & Development 3
Fall Semester of Second Professional Year (14 hours)
ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3
NURS 9305 Nursing Care of Adults II 5
NURS 9306 Nursing Care of Childbearing/Childrearing Family 6
Spring Semester of Second Professional Year (13 hours)
CISQ 1103 Intro to Computer Information OR 3
OSIM 1003 Keyboarding** 3
NURS 9404 Nursing Care of Persons withPsychosocial Stressors 4
NURS 9406 Nursing Care of Adults III 6
Total Program: 71 or 72 hours
*Anatomy & Physiology credit must be no older than 5 years.
**Non-transferable credit
Advanced Placement Opportunity
LPNs are offered an opportunity to ear credit by challenge examination for NURS 9108, Fundamentals of Nursing, and to earn credit for NURS 9206, Nursing Care of Adults I, and NURS 9203, Nursing Care of Older Adults, by successful completion of NURS 9304, LPN to RN Transition. Departmental examinations are available for certain other required courses. More information is available and arrangements can be made through the Nursing Program office. CLEP examinations are available for specified general education hours. The examination can be taken at any CLEP testing center or through the University of Arkansas Testing Services.
LPN to RN Transition (Option #1)- Spring Entry
The Following Courses must be completed before the LPN can apply for this option:
• MATH 1204 College Algebra OR
• MATH 1103 Survey of College Mathematics**
• BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I*
• BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II*
• PSYC 2003 General Psychology
This sequence will be followed once the LPN is accepted into the Nursing Program under Option #1:
Spring Semester of First Professional Year (16 hours)
MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4
ENGL 1013 English Composition 3
NURS 9203 Nursing Care of Older Adults 3
NURS 9206 Nursing Care of Adults 6
Summer Term (6 hours)
XXXX 0003 College Level Elective 3
PSYC 2013 Human Growth & Development 3
Fall Semester of Second Professional Year (14 hours)
ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3
NURS 9305 Nursing Care of Adults II 5
NURS 9306 Nursing Care of Childbearing/Childrearing Family 6
Spring Semester of Second Professional Year (13 hours)
CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information OR 3
OSIM 1003 Keyboarding** 3
NURS 9404 Nursing Care of Persons with
Psychosocial Stressors 4
NURS 9406 Nursing Care of Adults III 6
LPN to RN Transition (Option #2)- Summer Transition
The following course must be completed before the LPN can apply for this option:
• MATH 1204 College Algebra or MATH 1103 Survey of College Mathematics**
• BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I*
• BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II*
• MBIO 2014 General Microbiology
• ENGL 1013 English Composition I
• PSYC 2003 General Psychology
• PSYC 2103 Human Growth & Development
• XXXX 0003 College Level Elective
This sequence will be followed once the LPN is accepted into the Summer Transition track of the Nursing Program.
Summer Term (4 hours)
NURS 9304 LPN/LPTN to RN Transition 4
Fall Semester of Second Professional Year (14 hours)
ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3
NURS 9305 Nursing Care of Adults II 5
NURS 9306 Nursing Care of Childbearing/Childrearing Families 6
Spring Semester of Second Professional Year (13 hours)
CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information OR 3
OSIM 1003 Keyboarding** 3
NURS 9404 Nursing Care of Persons with
Psychosocial Stressors 4
NURS 9406 Nursing Care of Adults III 6
Total Program: 71 or 72 hours
** Non-transferable course