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School of Nursing – Accelerated, Spring 2020
Courses Begin January 06
Spring Break March 23-27
Courses End June 12
Commencement June 15

Application Deadline
Individuals who are applying to the LPN/LPTNs and Certified Paramedics Accelerated track of
BHCLR - School of Nursing program, beginning in January, must have their application file
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complete on or before December 1 of the specified year.

BHCLR operates under rolling admissions and applicants are considered for admissions as their
files become complete. As a result, applicants completed at or near the deadlines are considered
on a space-available basis.

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 60% required and a 65% preferred.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurses
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.

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