Southern Arkansas University Main Campus – Magnolia

Even with more than 80 degrees and programs and more than 4,000 students studying on the campus, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus still maintains a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio. The Nursing department mimics a small-town atmosphere so that students feel at home and know that they are supported by both their peers and teachers every step of the way.

The nursing department at the university is always acquiring new equipment and learning resources to provide students with the hands-on training they need while providing care to all kinds of patients. Southern Arkansas University teaches students the concept of holistic health so that they treat the patient as a whole and not just the diseases. With stellar reviews from alumni and their success, it is not surprising how the university's NCLEX-pass rate is one of the highest in the entire state. 

Undergraduate Programs: Southern Arkansas University offers a competitive BSN program that teaches the students the knowledge of the basic physical, biological, behavioral, and medical sciences, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in caring for patients across all types of healthcare facilities. Students can apply for this program in the Spring or Fall semester.

The nursing school at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia is a public institution located in Magnolia, Arkansas. Its nursing programs are accredited by .

Degree types you can earn at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in Arkansas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 81.65% and for BSN programs is 88.94%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 31 nursing schools in Arkansas, the nursing program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #65. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.00%, giving the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.00%
• Arkansas State Rank: 2
• National Rank: 65

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