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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 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
The BHCLR-School of Nursing maintains a contractual partnership with a college or university
for the provision of required general education courses that provide a foundation of knowledge to
support the upper division of the nursing major.

The affiliating college or university in partnership with the school, currently University of
Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, has full authority from the Arkansas Board of Higher
Education to offer academic programs, 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, the required general education courses for BHCLR students are taught by
the college faculty at BHCLR.

Cooperative Agreements
The BHCLR - School of Nursing works cooperatively with Arkansas Tech University (ATU),
University of Arkansas (U of A), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to offer licensed BHCLR – School of Nursing graduates
opportunities to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The completer agreements
between BHCLR & ATU, BHCLR & UALR, BHCLR and U of A, and BHCLR & UCA provide
web-based and student-friendly programs of study. For more detailed information go to the
www.bhclr.edu website.

Finance
Professional Fees
Professional fees are payable to outside vendors and are expenses associated with National
Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) application, Arkansas State
Board of Nursing (ASBN) application, and the temporary permit fee.

Student Support Services
Professional Organizations
Students are encouraged to join the National Student Nurses’ Association.

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