ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSING (ADN) PROGRAM - LPN-TO-RN PATHWAY - INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACKET - FALL ENTRY - CLASSES STARTING IN AUGUST

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The LPN-to-RN pathway is a two-semester Registered Nursing (ADN) program combining classroom instruction, simulated patient care, and clinical experience. Two pathway formats are offered: a traditional on-campus cohort with weekday clinicals, and an online lecture option with in-person weekend clinicals. Applicants complete 54 credit hours and may be awarded 13 credit hours for prior LPN education upon successful program completion. Graduates can apply for NCLEX-RN, while meeting Arkansas State Board of Nursing education requirements does not guarantee licensure approval. The packet details the application period, deadline, submission steps, bonus-point documentation, and key communication responsibilities via UACCB email.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Program Overview

Pathway Options (On-Campus and Online)

Credits and Eligibility

LPN Credit Awarding

NCLEX-RN and Licensure Notes

Online Pathway Travel and Clinical Rotation Expectations

Application Period and Deadline (May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

Application Process & Timeline

Starting Today

Last Week of April

May 1 - June 30

After Submitting the Nursing Application

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE REGISTERED NURSING (ADN) PROGRAM LPN-TO-RN PATHWAY INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACKET * FALL ENTRY – FOR CLASSES STARTING IN AUGUST** The registered nursing LPN-to-RN pathway is a 2-semester program that combines classroom instruction, simulated patient care, and clinical experience to prepare graduates for a successful career in nursing. Two LPN-to-RN pathways are available for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) desiring to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Registered Nursing. --Option one: Join the on-campus traditional cohort in the classroom setting , with weekday clinicals. --Option two: Online lecture courses with in-person weekend clinicals. Students accepted into the program must complete the required 54-credit hours and will then, upon successful completion of the program, be awarded 13-credit hours for their LPN education. After graduation, students are eligible to apply for the national examination (NCLEX-RN) administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) . Successful completion of this program meets the educational requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. However, program completion does not guarantee approval to take the NCLEX-RN examination nor guaranteed eligibility to be licensed as a RN. (See Potential Bars for Licensure below) . Important: Students choosing the online pathway will be required to travel to UACCB as well as clinical sites on scheduled dates. This includes but is not limited to orientation, lab skills , competency clinical, simulation clinical, etc. Clinical rotations will be scheduled with as much advance notice as possible, however, may be subject to change. The institution is not responsible for organizing or providing transportation for clinical rotations. APPLICATION PERIOD The application period for the Registered Nursing Traditional Pathway program opens May 1, 2026 , and closes June 30, 2026 , at 11:59 p. m. The application must be completed prior to the deadline. No incomplete or late applications will be considered. Important: Once the application period opens, submit your applications in a timely manner. In the event of a tie in scores, the application date and time may be used as a tiebreaker. LPN TO REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE STARTING TODAY: • Apply to UACCB. [https://www.uaccb.edu/application/](https://www.uaccb.edu/application/) o Application, admission, and onboarding for UACCB must be completed before you can apply to the nursing program. • Complete the request for information form ( UACCB Nursing Program Admissions Information Request Form) or email the UACCB Nursing Program at [nah@uaccb.edu](nah@uaccb.edu) to be added to the Interested Student Contact List. o Please include the following in your email: ▪ Your full name ▪ Any names you are registered under or have used for testing ▪ The program you are interested in ▪ A valid email address that you routinely check • Sign up to take the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam o Test dates and more information can be found at [https://www.uaccb.edu/testing](https://www.uaccb.edu/testing)services LAST WEEK OF APRIL: • The nursing program will send application instructions to students who have requested information using the UACCB Nursing Program Admissions Information Request Form. These instructions will also be posted at [uaccb.edu/nursing](uaccb.edu/nursing) MAY 1ST-JUNE 30TH: • Complete the LPN to RN and/or the LPN to RN (Online) Nursing application. • Once your application is received, an automated confirmation email will be sent to your UACCB student email account within 24–48 hours. This email will contain instructions on how to submit documentation for any bonus points for which you may be eligible. Students will only be considered for the specific program(s) for which an application has been submitted. If you apply to multiple prog

FAQs

What are the two available LPN-to-RN pathway options?

Option one is the on-campus traditional cohort with weekday clinicals. Option two is online lecture courses with in-person weekend clinicals.

What is the application period and what happens if an application is late or incomplete?

The application period opens May 1, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How do students qualify for bonus points if they are eligible?

Bonus points require submitting the documentation listed in the automated confirmation email. Certifications and licenses must be valid at the time of submission, and points will not be applied if required documentation is not received.

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