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Learn more about the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing<\/a> at UA Little Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Process \u2013 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application process is two-part. The applicant must apply to UA Little Rock and the School of Nursing (SON). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. UA Little Rock Application: Deadline \u2013 First Friday of Spring Semester. <\/strong>View the UA Little Rock Academic Calendar<\/a> \n
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    1. Applicants to the UA Little Rock School of Nursing AAS program must be fully admitted to UA Little Rock<\/a> prior to submitting a nursing application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the UA Little Rock Office of Admissions and Records with an official<\/strong> transcript from every school attended after high school.\n
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      1. Applicants taking courses during the open application period must provide the UA Little Rock Office of Admissions and Records with an official transcript showing \u2018In-progress\u2019 work. These documents must be received by Admissions\/Records before being eligible to apply. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Post-baccalaureate applicants must provide an official transcript from every university\/school attended. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of required immunizations and\/or test scores, when applicable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. If the applicant has not been in classes at UA Little Rock for two (2) or more years they must reapply to UA Little Rock. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Failure to submit all required documentation and be fully admitted to the University, by the stated deadline, will result in automatic denial into the School of Nursing. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. School of Nursing Application:\n
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        1. The application window is December 15 – January 31 each year to start nursing classes the following summer semester. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Applicants must<\/strong> attend a Pre-Admission Information Session<\/a> hosted by the School of Nursing prior to applying for the AAS program.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Applicants must<\/strong> submit the correct application online for the AAS program<\/a>. \n
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          1. AAS in Nursing Traditional RN application <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. LPN to RN application<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Paramedic to RN application <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Applicants must indicate which program (listed above) when applying. Applicants who fail to complete the correct application will be processed for the Traditional RN Option. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Applicants must use UA Little Rock issued Workday Identification Number and an UA Little Rock issued email address when filling out the application. Any applications submitted without a UA Little Rock email will not be processed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Applicants who have ever attended or who are currently attending UA Little Rock must have a cumulative UA Little Rock GPA of 2.0 or higher. GPAs from other colleges\/universities are not included in the ranking process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Applicants must have a calculated required AAS General Education course GPA of 2.6 or higher. GPA in required core courses is based solely on the courses completed at the time of application. For breakdown of how AAS General Education course GPA is calculated, see Calculation of Required AAS General Education GPA header. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Applicants must have completed these courses or their equivalents with a \u201cC\u201d or better by the time of application in order to be considered:\n
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            1. ENGL 10103 (Composition 1) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. MATH 11003 or MATH 11103 (College Algebra OR Quantitative and Mathematical Reasoning) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. and 4 credit hours of Anatomy and Physiology: BIOL 24004 or BIOL 24104 or BIOL 23394 with a \u201cC\u201d or better by the time of application in order to be considered. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Additional Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse Applicants:\n
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              1. Have successfully completed by the time of application MATH 11103 or MATH 11003, ENGL 10103, ENGL 10203, PSYC 20043 or SOCI 10103, and BIOL 24004\/24104 or 23394 (or their equivalents for transfer students). Successful completion of one of the following: CHEM 10544 Fundamentals of GOB Chemistry or its equivalent or a higher level chemistry course (excludes CHEM 10004 Chemistry & Society), BIOL 20194 Microbiology, or US History core requirement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Be a graduate of a state board of nursing approved LPN or LPTN program. Have a current, unencumbered LPN or LPTN license in the State of Arkansas or mutual recognition licensure recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Nurse Licensure Compact, and <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Have proof of active employment (minimum of 1,000 hours) as an LPN\/LPTN over the last 2 years. Volunteer work is not considered active employment. Submit an employment verification letter with the application. Employment verification letter must be on official letterhead and must include either the number of hours worked by the applicant OR a statement that the applicant has worked a minimum of 1,000 hours over the past 24 months. Applicants who work as an LPN or LPTN in more than one facility may submit more than one employment verification letter if all worked hours total a minimum of 1,000 hours over the past 24 months. 

                OR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Completed the AAS core course requirements listed above. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. A new LPN\/LPTN graduate who has the authorization to test for LPN licensure is eligible for conditional admission to the LPN\/Paramedic-to-RN option. After successfully completing the NCLEX-PN will be eligible for admission into the LPN\/Paramedic-to-RN Option. LPN or LPTN licensure must be obtained prior to entering nursing courses with a clinical component. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Meet advanced placement testing and work experience requirements: Less than 12 months after LPN\/LPTN graduation: No testing required for admission to LPN\/Paramedic-to-RN option. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. Greater than 12 months after LPN\/LPTN graduation: No entry testing is required if during the past 24 months have had at least 1,000 hours of nursing employment. Employment verification letters must be provided with the application. LPN\/LPTNs who graduated greater than 12 months who have not had at least 1,000 hours of nursing employment must complete the Elsevier HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam. Exam results will show areas of weakness as remediation materials. LPNs\/LPTNs are strongly encouraged to complete all remediation materials<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              8. Additional Requirements for Paramedic Applicants:\n
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                1. Have successfully completed by the time of application MATH 11103 or MATH 11003, ENGL 10103, ENGL 10203, PSYC 20043 or SOCI 10103, and BIOL 24004\/24104 or 23394 (or their equivalents for transfer students). Successful completion of one of the following: CHEM 10544 Fundamentals of GOB Chemistry or its equivalent or a higher level chemistry course (excludes CHEM 10004 Chemistry & Society), BIOL 20194 Microbiology, or US History core requirement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Be a graduate of a paramedic program affiliated with an accredited college or university. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Hold current certification from the Arkansas Department of Health as an Arkansas Paramedic and be currently registered as a paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Have proof of active employment as a paramedic for a minimum of 1,000 hours over the last 24 months. Volunteer work is not considered active employment. Submit employment verification with the application. The employment verification letter must be on official letterhead and must include either the number of hours worked by the applicant OR a statement that the applicant has worked a minimum of 1,000 hours over the past 24 months. Applicants who work as a Paramedic for more than one entity may submit more than one employment verification letter if all worked hours total a minimum of 1,000 hours over the past 24 months. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Paramedics who do not have proof of a minimum of 1000 hours of active employment over the last 24 months must complete the Elsevier HESI EMS-ADN Entrance Exam. Exam results will show areas of weakness as remediation materials. Paramedics are strongly encouraged to complete all remediation materials to improve their chances of success in the nursing program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Applicants with Transfer Credits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  UA Little Rock Transfer Services evaluates all transcripts and reviews all transfer courses when processing university applications. View the UA Little Rock Transfer Equivalency Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Transfers From Other Nursing Programs Who Have Completed Nursing Courses <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  These Applicants must submit the following to the School of Nursing Director: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. A letter requesting consideration for transfer. The letter must indicate the level of the transfer request and the reason for the request; <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Copies of all transcripts; <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. A letter from the previous nursing program indicating the Applicant is eligible to return to the program; and <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Applicants who have failed or withdrawn from more than one (1) nursing course, from any nursing institution or school, within the last three (3) years of the open application cycle are not eligible for consideration into the UA Little Rock nursing program. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  5. Course descriptions of nursing courses that were completed for college credit. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    US History or American National Government <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    All Applicants who receive a degree in Arkansas must complete a US History or Political Science course with a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better. This is a state requirement that cannot be waived. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Academic Clemency <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Upon re-entering UA Little Rock after a separation from any college or university of at least 2 years, an Applicant may request clemency at the Office of Admissions and Records. Any academic clemency request must be resolved and entered into Workday by the SON application deadline for the application to be processed. For more information, view the UA Little Rock Academic Clemency Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Calculation of Required AAS General Education GPA <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    A minimum of a 2.6 required general education GPA is required to enter the applicant pool for the nursing program. The following guidelines are used to calculate AAS General Education GPA: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. The highest grade in AAS General Education courses will be recorded. Example: If the applicant has a \u201cC\u201d in Psychology and a \u201cB\u201d in Sociology the \u201cB\u201d will be recorded on the worksheet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Classes in which applicants received credit by examination (CLEP, AP, ACT, SAT) will show as waived on the worksheet (WV). These courses are recorded and calculated as an \u201cA\u201d. Grades by examination must be posted at UA Little Rock to receive credit. This requires a Collegeboard transcript be sent to Testing Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Grades for applicants who receive a course waiver for a course will be recorded as an \u201cA\u201d. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. Students who completed Honors Composition will have a grade of \u201cA\u201d calculated for ENGL 10103 or ENGL 10203. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    5. \u201cD\u201d and \u201cF\u201d grades in required AAS general education courses are recorded and calculated. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Calculation of Required AAS General Education Quality Points <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      A minimum required AAS General Education course Quality Points of 36 or greater is required to enter the applicant pool. The following guidelines are used to calculate Quality Points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. For each AAS General Education course completed, the point value of the letter grade received is multiplied by the number of credit hours (Point value for grades: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point and F = 0 points). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. The total quality points are calculated by adding all individual course quality points together. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Ranking Applicants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        All applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible: <\/p>\n\n\n\n