The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) School of Nursing (SON) baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K. Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Programs are fully approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
The UCA SON programs meet education requirements in all 50 states; potential students who live outside of Arkansas, however, should understand the regulations and requirements for licensure in their home state prior to enrollment into the UCA SON Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure BSN), BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner), or Post Master’s Certificate (Family Nurse Practitioner) programs.
Visit this site and search for education requirement by state. It is recommended that you contact the Board of Nursing in that state to get information and guidance regarding licensure and certification requirements before applying for admission. This site will provide information about the Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements for each state.
The following table lists all U.S. states and discloses, in accordance with federal regulations, one of the following: (1) UCA’s nursing programs meet state education requirements for licensure or certification or (2) UCA’s nursing programs do not meet state education requirements for licensure or certification.
| State | Program/Curriculum Disclosure |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Programs meet education requirements |
| Alaska | Programs meet education requirements |
| Arizona | Programs meet education requirements |
| Arkansas | Programs meet education requirements |
| California | Programs meet education requirements |
| Colorado | Programs meet education requirements |
| Connecticut | Programs meet education requirements |
| Delaware | Programs meet education requirements |
| Florida | Programs meet education requirements |
| Georgia | Programs meet education requirements |
| Hawaii | Programs meet education requirements |
| Idaho | Programs meet education requirements |
| Illinois | Programs meet education requirements |
| Indiana | Programs meet education requirements |
| Iowa | Programs meet education requirements |
| Kansas | Programs meet education requirements |
| Kentucky | Programs meet education requirements |
| Louisiana | Programs meet education requirements |
| Maine | Programs meet education requirements |
| Maryland | Programs meet education requirements |
| Massachusetts | Programs meet education requirements |
| Michigan | Programs meet education requirements |
| Minnesota | Programs meet education requirements |
| Mississippi | Programs meet education requirements |
| Missouri | Programs meet education requirements |
| Montana | Programs meet education requirements |
| Nebraska | Programs meet education requirements |
| Nevada | Programs meet education requirements |
| New Hampshire | Programs meet education requirements |
| New Jersey | Programs meet education requirements |
| New Mexico | Programs meet education requirements |
| New York | Programs meet education requirements |
| North Carolina | Programs meet education requirements |
| North Dakota | Programs meet education requirements |
| Ohio | Programs meet education requirements |
| Oklahoma | Programs meet education requirements |
| Oregon | Programs meet education requirements |
| Pennsylvania | Programs meet education requirements |
| Rhode Island | Programs meet education requirements |
| South Carolina | Programs meet education requirements |
| South Dakota | Programs meet education requirements |
| Tennessee | Programs meet education requirements |
| Texas | Programs meet education requirements |
| Utah | Programs meet education requirements |
| Vermont | Programs meet education requirements |
| Virginia | Programs meet education requirements |
| Washington | Programs meet education requirements |
| West Virginia | Programs meet education requirements |
| Wisconsin | Programs meet education requirements |
| Wyoming | Programs meet education requirements |