Nursing – Traditional

Nurses provide and direct others in the provision of nursing care to patients in inpatient, outpatient, clinic and community healthcare settings. Nurses work closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

Fast Facts

The School of Nursing was the first program at BHCLR with five graduates in 1921
The Traditional Track accepts two cohorts each year, a January start and a July start
Most instructional weeks are four days per week
The admissions selection review begins upon receipt of all required items

The application deadline for a January start is November 1, with a file completion deadline of November 15. The application deadline for a July start is May 1, with a file completion deadline of May 15. The BHCLR Schools of Nursing operate under a rolling admissions cycle and applicants are considered for admission as their files become complete. As a result, applications completed at or near the deadline are considered as space is available.

Traditional Track (AAS)

The Traditional Track begins twice a year and offers two options depending on the applicant’s college experience, particularly in the sciences.

Traditional Track: Enter directly into the three semester nursing program with seven of the nine required general education courses which must include Comp I, Comp II, College Algebra, and all four required sciences with lab. (3 Semesters)
Traditional Track plus Gen Ed Prep: Enter the program as a general education prep student with four of the nine general education courses which must include Comp I, College Algebra, Anatomy & Physiology I and one additional required science course with lab. (4 Semesters)

Required College Courses for the Traditional Track (AAS)

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) is a postsecondary education resource service that provides comparable course information to facilitate student transfer within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Where available, ACTS course numbers are included. See Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) transfer student information for more information. Please be sure to select UA-PTC as the “transfer to” institution. All required college courses must be completed with a C or better.

The nine (9) Required General Education Courses are:

ENGL 1013	English Composition I
ENGL 1023	English Composition II
MATH 1103	College Algebra
SOCI 1013	Sociology
PSYC 1103	Psychology
BIOL 2404	Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
BIOL 2414	Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
BIOL 2004	Microbiology with Lab
CHEM 1214 or 1414	Chemistry with Lab

BHCLR RN Traditional Nursing Course Curriculum

Semester 1 (Freshman)	Adult Nursing I (10 credit hours)
Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
Semester 2 (Sophomore I)	Adult Nursing II (7 credit hours)
Mental Health (4 credit hours)
Women’s Health (4 credit hours)
Semester 3 (Sophomore II)	Adult Nursing III (7 credit hours)
Children’s Health (4 credit hours)
Synthesis of Nursing Concepts (1 credit hour)

Application Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements for the Traditional Track. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants are ranked based on overall academic history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to turn in all required items for the program application process. Any additional requirements will be listed on your MYBHCLR Portal.

Completed online application.
Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and submit official high school or GED transcript.
Must submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions.

NOTICE: Effective 07/01/22, ATI TEAS exams must be taken in an on-campus, proctored environment. Remotely proctored exams will not be considered.

Entrance Exam Requirements

ATI TEAS exam scores must be no more than two (2) years old and ACT scores must be no more than ten (10) years old.
Effective July 1, 2022, ATI TEAS exams must be taken in an on-campus, proctored environment. Remotely proctored exams will not be considered.
BHCLR “superscores” the ACT by using the highest subset from each exam to calculate the composite score.

July 2023 Entry and Forward:

ATI TEAS – 60% minimum Composite and a 66% minimum Reading subset OR ACT – 19 minimum Composite and a 19 minimum Reading subset.

FAQs

What type of degree or licensure would I have upon completion?

Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) School of Nursing graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Upon successful completion of the program and verification by BHCLR to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, graduates will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

What is the minimum GPA requirement for acceptance?

There is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants are required to have a C or better in all required courses and applicants are ranked according to academic criteria.

What do I need to be selected / accepted?

Selection of students is based on a comprehensive review and ranking of the applicant’s overall academic history. Factors evaluated include entrance exam scores, grades earned in required courses, academic history in collegiate study and performance in other nursing programs.

What is the ATI TEAS and how do I register to take it?

The ATI TEAS is a test that measures basic essential skills in the academic content domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science and English language usage.
Please click here to access the frequently asked questions about the ATI TEAS.

How do I apply?

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