Accelerated Nursing Program in Arkansas
The demand for registered nurses is on the rise, with more patients needing the lifesaving care that nurses provide. Now is the perfect time to answer the call and earn your Bachelor of Science in nursing through Harding University’s accelerated nursing program in Arkansas.
Harding’s Carr College of Nursing, Arkansas’s No. 1 nursing program, blends online accelerated coursework and hands-on learning in the ABSN track, setting students on the path to becoming confident nurses.
Harding University’s nursing education is based on our Christian heritage, which permeates class and clinical instruction. As a student in the partially online ABSN, you will complete coursework online and learn nursing skills in person with the support of instructors and nursing professionals.
This combination of online and in-person experiences will help prepare you to become an RN who will lead an extraordinary life of Christian service.
How the Harding ABSN Program Works
Harding University’s hybrid accelerated nursing program in Arkansas leverages your bachelor’s degree into a nursing career. Our accelerated BSN for non-nurses program opens the door to earning a Bachelor of Science in nursing in as few as 16 months.
The ABSN curriculum requires unwavering dedication and commitment to achieve success. It also involves a comprehensive hybrid ABSN learning model that consists of three stages: online coursework, hands-on labs and clinical experiences.
3 Learning Components
Together, these three learning components prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. After passing, you’ll be able to call yourself a nurse and practice the profession in all types of health care settings.
Online Courses
Online accelerated nursing courses build the foundation of your nursing education.
Nursing Simulation Labs and Skills Labs
Skills and high-tech nursing simulation labs put the knowledge from your online courses into practice.
Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations provide diverse patient care experiences in a real-world environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long is the program and when can I start?
Harding’s accelerated RN program can be completed in as few as 16 months and offers three start dates a year. For more information, visit our admissions process page.
2. Is the program accredited?
Yes, our nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing.
3. Is the program 100% online?
Though our nursing coursework is completed online, our program is not 100% online, as you are required to complete in-person labs at our Northwest Arkansas ABSN program site and clinical placements throughout the Rogers, Arkansas, area.
4. How does the program prepare me to become a nurse?
Our dynamic curriculum guides you through comprehensive nursing coursework designed to help you confidently take the NCLEX. Through our labs and clinicals, you’ll build the skills necessary for becoming a nurse and then test them in a real-world environment.
For More Information
Contact us to learn more about our accelerated nursing program in Arkansas.
Our admissions counselors will help you plan your next steps.