NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Nursing

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Nurses play an essential role in the health care industry by providing care to individuals, families and communities so they may improve their health and prevent and heal illnesses and injuries.

NWACC's Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is designed to provide students with a broad base of nursing knowledge, and prepare graduates for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to function as Registered Nurses (RN). 

Program Options

Track I Traditional - Benton County - This nursing program begins in the fall and runs through four traditional semesters - fall, spring, fall and spring. This program excludes the summer semester.

Track I Traditional - Washington County - This nursing program is located at NWACC-Washington County and begins in the fall and runs through four traditional semesters - fall, spring, fall and spring. Clinicals are conducted on nights and weekends at Washington Regional with the exception of pediatrics and mental health. 

Track II Accelerated - Benton County - This nursing program begins in the summer and runs through four consecutive semesters - summer, fall, spring and summer.

Track II Accelerated - Washington County -This nursing program is located at NWACC - Washington County and begins in the summer and runs through four consecutive semesters - summer, fall, spring and summer.

LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge - This nursing program begins in the spring and runs through three traditional semesters -  spring, summer and fall.

Practical Nursing Application - The Practical Nursing program begins in the spring and runs through three semesters – spring, summer, and fall. Up to 16 qualified students are accepted into this program.