Nursing - PN/PAR to RN Bridge | Arkansas State University

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Your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic has been fulfilling and now you are ready to take the next step – registered nursing. The ASUMH PN/Paramedic to RN Bridge program is designed specifically for those currently working in healthcare. Classes meet one evening (starting at 4:00pm) per week and clinicals are one day per week for 8 – 12 hours depending on the clinical location. The program meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and has received full approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and complete all nursing courses with a “C” or higher to graduate and be eligible to apply for the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). There is no advanced placement in this program.

**Statement from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Except as provided in subdivision (l) (1) of this section, in the Arkansas State Nurse Practice Act, a person shall not be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the board if that person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any of the offenses by a court in the State of Arkansas or of any similar offense by a court in another state or of any similar offense by a federal court as found in the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act section 17-87-312.

Arkansas State University Mountain Home nursing programs meet the minimum requirements for approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing Criminal Background Check Information
17-3-102. Licensing restrictions based on criminal records
17-87-312. Criminal background checks

2026-2027 Nursing and Paramedic Start Dates

Registered Nursing (Traditional)

Application Deadline: June 2026*
Start Date: August 2026
Please note: The application deadline for Registered Nursing (Traditional) group will be moving to March 1st deadline for the 2027-2028 admission cycle.

Registered Nursing (LPN/Paramedic Bridge)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Start Date: January 2027

Practical Nursing

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Start Date: January 2027

Paramedic

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Start Date: January 2027

Contact Info

Dr. Jessica Camp
Dean / Director of Nursing of Technology & Health Sciences
JCamp@asumh.edu
870-508-6195

Nancee Sherick
Administrative Specialist
nsherick@asumh.edu
870-508-6340

Skills Learned

Critical Thinking-Clinical Reasoning

Prioritization

Therapeutic Communication

Basic Informatics

Patient-Centered Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job Opportunities In

Acute Care

Rehabilitation

Mental Health

Insurance Advocate

Computer Informatics

School Nursing

Long-term Care

Public Health Nursing

Nursing Education

Occupational Health

Research

Clinic Nurse

$115

Tuition Per Credit Hour

4 Semesters

Program Duration

60

Credit Hours

Classes You'll Take

Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

English Composition

Psychology

Nutrition

Introduction to RN Concepts

Health-Illness Concepts

DEGREE CHECKLIST

Related Degree Options

Health Professions (TC)

Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (CP)

Transferable Degrees & Stackable Credentials

Transferrable degrees are programs of study that allow students to complete general education courses. Many students who intend to transfer to another college/university complete these degree programs.

Stackable Credentials are Technical Certificates that might be “stacked” to meet requirements for a higher-level certificate or degree program like an associate's degree.

Transferable Degrees

>AState RN-BSN Program

>UA Fayetteville RN-BSN Program

>UAMS RN-BSN Program

Stackable Credentials

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT-P)

Associate Degree Registered Nurse (RN) (ADN, ADRN, AASN or AASRN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (BSN, RN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (MSN, RN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (DNP, RN)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (PhD, RN)

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BIOL 1013 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology for Non-Healthcare Majors OR BOTH		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
	BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab	Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
	BIOL 2014 Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab	Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
CIS 1053 Computer Essentials		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
COMM 1203 Oral Communication		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
ENG 1003 Composition I		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
MATH 1113 Applied Math or higher-level math (provide course name/number in space below)		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade
ORT 1001 First Year Experience for Funeral Science		Final Grade OR Mid-Term Grade

I understand the program has a specific course rotation that I am required to follow each semester.	* Initials * Date
I understand that all Funeral Science Education curriculum course work must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.	* Initials * Date
I understand that I must maintain a 2.5 GPA and will only be allowed to retake courses from which I withdrew or failed in the first semester upon admission to the program.	* Initials * Date
I understand that I am responsible for any costs associated with the program, including field trips and any required visits to the Mountain Home campus.	* Initials * Date
I understand that it is my responsibility to know the licensing requirements for any state in which I intend to practice.	* Initials * Date
I understand that students who have previously been convicted of a crime may be restricted from certain clinical facilities and may be ineligible for some state licenses.	* Initials * Date
I understand that students who have a physical disability should contact the state in which he/she plans to seek licensure to determine if the disability will affect licensure.	* Initials * Date
I understand that a current driver’s license is required prior to enrolling in a clinical or practicum course.	* Initials * Date
I have read and understand the program dismissal policies contained within the Funeral Science Student Handbook.	* Initials * Date

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Nursing - PN/PAR to RN Bridge

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