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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 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 Department 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 college faculty at BHCLR.

Cooperative BSN Completer Agreements
The BHCLR - School of Nursing works cooperatively with Arkansas Tech University (ATU),
University of Arkansas (U of A), University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and University of
Medical Sciences to offer licensed BHCLR – School of Nursing graduates opportunities to
complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The completer agreements between BHCLR
and the universities mentioned above 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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