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However, persons that have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found guilty of an offense listed
in ACA § 17-87-312. Criminal background checks in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas*
may not be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Graduation from Baptist Health College Little Rock – School of Nursing does not assure the Arkansas
State Board of Nursing’s approval to take the licensure examination. For detailed information, please see
the Applicant and Admissions section of this catalog.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical decision making, and the nursing process to plan client-
centered care in a variety of healthcare settings across the lifespan.
2. Utilize a culturally competent, holistic approach to execute evidence-based, client-centered
education and care in a variety of healthcare settings to individuals across the lifespan.
3. Coordinate client-centered care according to ethical principles and legal standards to promote a
culture of safety.
4. Exemplify professional nursing skills, attitudes and behaviors while managing, collaborating, and
communicating with the client and multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
5. Interpret client data and utilize technology to support decision making and improve safety and
quality of care.
6. Utilize the principles of pharmacology when providing nursing care for clients across the
lifespan.

Standardized Testing
Students are required to take standardized examinations as scheduled throughout the curriculum. Students
are required to take all examinations as scheduled for progression in the program and promotion to
graduate candidacy status.

Student Retention
The school strives to retain all who enter for the purpose of preparing as many qualified graduates as
possible. The Student Retention Committee has established an advisement plan that can be utilized by
faculty in academic advisement of students.

Affiliation and Cooperative Agreements
BHCLR facilitates sharing of information concerning additional educational opportunities with other
colleges and universities. Students may meet individually with representatives of these institutions for
specific information regarding educational mobility.

Affiliation Agreement with the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
BHCLR maintains a partnership with the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC)
to provide general education courses to support the healthcare programs at BHCLR. UA-PTC is certified
through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
and is a member of the North Central Association. Although the main campus of the college is located in
North Little Rock, many of the required general education courses for BHCLR students are taught by the
UA-PTC faculty.

Affiliation Agreement with Ouachita Baptist University
BHCLR maintains a partnership with Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to
offer a dual degree AAS/BSN program. BHCLR offer the courses leading to the AAS while OBU offers
all general education and BSN coursework. For additional information about the program or admissions,
please see the OBU institutional website.

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