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opportunities for learning. Learning has occurred when new knowledge, skills and attitudes have caused a
change in behavior.

We believe nursing education is a process of planned and organized learning experiences established to
encourage the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes used to meet various human needs in a
variety of situations.
We believe education is a life-long process and the dynamic nature of healthcare causes education to be a
continuous process. Each practitioner is responsible for continuing educational development and
professional growth in order to maintain a current basis for practice.

Goal
The school is committed to preparing competent, job ready practical nursing graduates for Arkansas
employer customers, including the supporting institutions and the community as a whole, through the
high standards of education, training, fieldwork and professional development opportunities for
students.

Purpose
The purpose of the Baptist Health College Little Rock – School of Practical Nursing (BHCLR-SPN) is to
provide an educational experience that prepares students to enter the field as entry level practical nurses.

Admissions

Academic Calendars
Fall 2020
Classes Begins July 06
Fall Break September 21-25
Thanksgiving Break November 26 & 27
Last day of Semester December 11
Commencement December 14

Spring 2021
Classes Begins January 04
Spring Break March 22-26
End of Semester June 11
Commencement June 14

* Please note that attendance at Orientation is mandatory and an individual must register and complete
financial arrangements through the business office prior to attending Orientation and classes. Only
BHCLR – SPN students are expected to attend. No children or family members please. Selected
applicants will receive a registration packet prior to Welcome Day and must submit the required
registration form to the Registrar prior to attending Welcome Day.

Application Deadline
Deadlines for file completion will be December 1 for January entry and June 1 for July entry. BHCLR –
SPN will continue to operate under rolling admissions and applicants are considered for admission as
their files become complete. As a result, applications at or near their deadlines are considered on a space-
available basis.

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