| The nursing school at Harding University - Searcy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 31 nursing schools in Arkansas, Harding University - Searcy ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #35. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.52%, giving the Harding University - Searcy an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Harding University - Searcy: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Arkansas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 82.71% and for BSN programs is 85.90%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Harding University - Searcy Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.52%
- Arkansas State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 35
- Grade: A
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Compare Arkansas Nursing School Programs
| Compare Arkansas Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Arkansas | 24 | 12 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Arkansas | 82.71% | 85.90% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Arkansas | 65.78% to 94.26% | 51.89% to 98.11% |
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Harding University - Searcy
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915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR - 72149-5615
(501) 279-4000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 96.52%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, LPN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 303
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,200
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 99%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,684
Percent Admitted: 55%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 62%
Graduation Rate: 72%
Cities in Arkansas Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Searcy or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Arkansas? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Arkansas: Arkadelphia, Batesville, Bentonville, Blytheville, De Queen, Forrest City, Fort Smith, Harrison, Hope, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Magnolia, Malvern, Melbourne, Mena, Monticello, Morrilton, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas, Russellville and Searcy
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Additional Nursing Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas Northeastern College - Blytheville
- Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers
- Arkansas State University-Newport
- Arkansas Tech University - Russellville
- Black River Technical College
- Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
- East Arkansas Community College - Forrest City
- Harding University - Searcy
- Henderson State University - Arkadelphia
- John Brown University
- National Park College – Hot Springs (National Park Community College)
- North Arkansas College - Harrison
- Northwest Arkansas Community College-Bentonville
- Ouachita Baptist University
- Ozarka College
- Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas - Helena
- SEARK College-Pine Bluff
- South Arkansas Community College
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia
- UA Rich Mountain
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- University of Arkansas at Monticello
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
- University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
- University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock
- University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- University of Central Arkansas - Conway
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
