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Paramedics
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.

LPN/LPTNs and Certified Paramedics Accelerated Track Application Requirements
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 60% required and a 65% 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;

6. Documentation of employment as a LPN/LPTN or Paramedic for a minimum of 6
months is preferred;

7. Paramedic to RN additional requirements;
Arkansas Paramedic certification required;
Achieve a score of “C” or above on Excelsior Fundamentals of Nursing Examination;

8. Documented completion of a minimum of English Composition I, College Algebra,
Anatomy and Physiology I and an additional science course, with an official transcript
reflecting final grades of “C” or greater.

Remaining general education courses are taken as co-requisites with the nursing
curriculum and may be completed during Spring, Summer and Fall semesters through
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College (UA- PTC)* evening or online
classes as offered. Refer to UA - PTC schedule of classes.

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