RN Programs in Arkansas

Do you enjoy helping people in need? Do you want a rewarding career in healthcare? If so, becoming a registered nurse (RN) may be the perfect choice for you. RN employment is growing at an astonishing rate of nearly 20%, and the average starting salary for RNs in Arkansas is around $72,900 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Arkansas

To become an RN in Arkansas, you must complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam, a two-part national licensing exam administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). You must pass both parts of the exam to obtain your license from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Accredited RN Programs in Arkansas

We know that you want to find the best school in Arkansas for your RN training. Therefore, we are listing some of the top RN schools in the state below:

1. Arkansas Northeastern College

   2501 S Division St, Blytheville, AR 72315

   (870) 762-1020

2. Arkansas State University

   N/A, Jonesboro, AR 72467

   (870) 972-2100

3. Arkansas State University - Beebe

   1000 W Iowa St, Beebe, AR 72012

   (501) 882-8860

4. Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

   1600 S College St, Mountain Home, AR 72653

   (870) 508-6114

5. Arkansas State University - Newport

   7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR 72112

   (870) 512-7800

6. Arkansas Tech University

   215 W O St, Russellville, AR 72801

   (479) 968-0237

7. Baptist Health College Little Rock

   11900 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210

   (501) 202-6200

8. Black River Technical College - Pocahontas

   1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455

   (870) 248-4000

9. College of the Ouachitas

   One College Cir, Malvern, AR 72104

   (501) 337-5000

10. East Arkansas Community College

    1700 New Castle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335

    (870) 633-4480

11. Harding University

    915 E Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149

    (501) 279-4475

12. Henderson State University

    1100 Henderson St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

    (870) 230-5000

13. John Brown University

    2000 W University St, Siloam Springs, AR 72761

    (479) 524-9500

14. National Park College

    101 College Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71913

    (501) 760-4222

15. North Arkansas College

    1515 Pioneer Dr, Harrison, AR 72601

    (870) 743-3000

16. NorthWest Arkansas Community College

    1 College Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712

    (479) 636-9222

17. Phillips Community College

    1000 Campus Rd, Helena, AR 72342

    (870) 338-6474

18. South Arkansas Community College

    300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730

    (870) 862-8131

19. Southeast Arkansas College

    1900 S Hazel St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603

    (870) 543-5900

20. Southern Arkansas University

    100 East University, Magnolia, AR 71753

    (870) 235-4000

21. Southern Arkansas University Technical - Camden

    6415 Spellman Rd, East Camden, AR 71701

    (870) 574-4500

22. University of Arkansas

    606 N. Razorback Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701

    (479) 575-2000

23. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

    5210 Grand Ave #3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913

    (479) 788-7000

24. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204

    (501) 569-3000

25. University of Arkansas at Monticello

    346 University Dr, Monticello, AR 71656

    (870) 460-1026

26. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

    1200 University Dr, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

    (870) 575-8000

27. University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

    2005 White Dr, Batesville, AR 72501

    (870) 612-2000

28. University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

    1537 University Blvd, Morrilton, AR 72110

    (501) 977-2000

29. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205

    (501) 686-7000

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Arkansas

Arkansas RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 7.5% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Arkansas earn an average annual salary of $72,900 per year, equivalent to $35.0 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Arkansas, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Arkansas for all nursing-related questions and concerns.