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Traditional BSN Program Information

Bachelor of Nursing Science

Where you study

The curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) requires the completion of 58 semester hours of required general education courses, which may be completed at any accredited college or university. The upper-division professional requirements are completed in the College of Nursing, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, beginning in the summer following the completion of 58 hours of prerequisite courses.  NOTE that the Accelerated BSN program is housed on the Northwest UAMS campus in Fayetteville, and functions separately from the traditional BSN program in Little Rock.

What you learn

The major purpose of the College of Nursing in its baccalaureate degree program is to prepare competent professional nurse generalists and provide a foundation for graduate study. The professional nurse generalist is prepared to provide health care to individuals, families, groups, and/or communities in a variety of settings. The graduate is accountable for the management of nursing care, serves as client advocates, and collaborates with other health care professionals. At the completion of the program, BSN graduates are eligible to take the state board examination for licensure.

How we support you

The UAMS College of Nursing takes pride in student success. The program has a full-time academic coach that works directly with students who are at academic risk while in the program. The academic coach provides the student (s) with individual and group remediation based on individual or group needs. Students are monitored closely each semester and assessed for risk factors early and are remediated throughout the program. Senior students are required to take the Senior Capstone Course in the last semester of the program to prepare them for the RN-NCLEX licensure exam. The BSN program integrates Assessment Technologies Inc. (ATI) resources, remediation tools, and standardized testing throughout the curriculum to ensure that students are meeting benchmarks and are well prepared to be successful on the RN-NCLEX exam upon graduation from the program. The academic coach makes recommendations for students for alternate services such as student wellness and the Office of Educational Development when necessary.

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