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Nursing Department
Doyne Health Science Center
201 Donaghey Ave.
UCA
Conway, AR 72035
p: (501)450-3119
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Articulation Credit--What it means

Based on the Arkansas Nursing Articulation Model, RNs who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive credit for core nursing courses (41 hours) by validation (without testing).  The credit is held in escrow until after the student has successfully completed all UCA BSN degree requirements.

  1. 0 to 12 Months after Graduation
    1. Graduate of an NLNAC accredited program
    2. No work experience required
  2. 12+ Months after Graduation
    1. Graduate of an NLNAC accredited program
    2. At least 1000 hours of nursing employment during the past 12 months

Articulation through testing is available if above employment hours are not met.  Graduates of non-NLNAC accredited programs are handled on an individual basis.

Credit Through Articulation Courses (41 Hours)*

NURS 2305    Health Assessment

NURS 2310    Pharmacology
NURS 2505    Concepts of Professional Nursing

NURS 2510    Caring for the Medical-Surgical Patient

NURS 3501    Caring for the Childbearing Family

NURS 3505    Caring for Children and Their Families
NURS 3510    Caring for Individuals with Psychiatric Mental Health Problems
NURS 3515    Caring for Adults with Chronic Health Problems
NURS 4505    Caring for Adults with Complex Health Problems

*The 2nd number represents the number of credit hours

 
 

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