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Doctor of Nursing Practice – Post-Acceptance Process

Applicants will receive an offer by email and have 48 hours to accept the offer.  Acceptance emails should be sent to nursingadmissions@uca.edu.

Upon acceptance to the MSN program candidates must:

  1. Complete a criminal background check, as directed by the School of Nursing, with favorable results.
  2. Complete a drug screen, as directed by the School of Nursing, with negative results.
  3. Submit verification of specified health requirements (see School of Nursing Graduate Handbook for list of immunizations).
  4. Provide proof of health insurance coverage.
  5. Provide proof of current unencumbered RN license.
  6. Maintain an active, unencumbered nursing license throughout the duration of enrollment.

Any restriction, suspension, or revocation of a student’s nursing license will result in an immediate review of program eligibility and may lead to dismissal from the program. Students are required to notify program administration as soon as possible but no later than 3 business days after any change to their licensure status.

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Phone: 501-450-3119
Fax: 501-450-5560

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University of Central Arkansas
School of Nursing
Integrated Health Sciences
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Approval and Accreditation

CCNE AccreditedThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of Central Arkansas, School of Nursing is 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.

 

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