School of Nursing

The AAS application for Summer 2023 is now closed. The next application window is December 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Please register to attend a Pre-admission Information Session to prepare to apply; the session is required before applying.

The RN to BSN online program accepts applications year-round.


The nationally-ranked UA Little Rock Nursing program prepares students to be skilled and compassionate nurses. Our nursing students are highly regarded by employers as being well prepared and as having outstanding critical thinking and communication skills.

UA Little Rock nursing students benefit from hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art simulation lab, making them skilled and ready to work after graduation.

Whether you are enrolling to pursue a degree path toward becoming a nurse, or you’re a practicing professional taking your next career step, we have a program that fits your needs.

Nursing Program Options

All program options offer the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to the competent nurse and are taught in settings ranging from the classroom, campus skills laboratories, area hospitals, outpatient, online, and other healthcare facilities.

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