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Application Requirements
Application requirements include satisfactory completion of application requirements as identified in both
the Applicant & Admission section and school specific section of the Catalog. Completion of the
application requirements is required before the applicant file is reviewed by Selection Committee.
Completion of the application process does not guarantee selection/admission into the program.

Application requirements are:

1. Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED prior to the program start date. Please
note that these are minimum requirements and applicants are ranked according to academic
criteria;

2. Official transcripts from ALL educational institutions attended. All includes colleges,
universities, vocational schools, private schools, military schools, private career schools, etc.;

3. The ATI TEAS exam is required with a 50% required and a 55% preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Licensed Psychiatric
Technician Nurses (LPTNs) are offered the Accelerated Track of study to become registered nurses.
These applicants are required to complete the same application process as other applicants. In addition,
they are required to provide a career portfolio that includes information related to their work experience,
educational experience, and evidence of an unencumbered (i.e.: no action against the privilege to practice)
Arkansas license. Individuals interested in this opportunity may contact the school for additional
information 501-202-6200 or 1-800-345-3046.

Arkansas Certified Paramedics (ACP), which are Nationally Registered, may apply for selection to enter
the LPN/LPTN to RN Accelerated curriculum at BHCLR - School of Nursing. Qualifying paramedics are
required to fulfill the same application requirements and all entry requirements as the other applicants. In
addition they are required to achieve a score of AC@ or above on the Excelsior Fundamental of Nursing
Examination and complete specific skill modules and laboratory check-off.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurses (LPTN), Licensed Vocational
Nurses (LVN) and Arkansas Certified Paramedics (ACP) applying for the Accelerated Track follow the
same application process as applicants for the Traditional Track; in addition, they are required to submit a
career portfolio and additional information if requested.

1. Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED prior to the program start date. Please
note that these are minimum requirements and applicants are ranked according to academic
criteria;

2. Official transcripts from ALL educational institutions attended. All included colleges,
universities, vocational schools, private schools, military schools, private career schools, etc.

3. The ATI TEAS exam is required with a 50% required and a 55% preferred.

4. Current unrestricted Arkansas LPN or LPTN license, if out of state, individual must apply to the
Arkansas State Board of Nursing for license;

5. Personal interview as requested;

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