LPN/LPTN Articulation Credit--What it means

Based on the Arkansas Nursing Articulation Model, LPNs and LPTNs who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive credit for core nursing courses 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.

*The 2nd number represents the number of credit hours