Arkansas State University nursing
Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 93.3% / 75.8% / 82.8% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaPractical nursing NCLEX 93.3%RN, associate degree NCLEX 75.8%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82.8%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | Mt. Home | 93.3% (2026, 15 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree School of Nursing | State University | 75.8% (2026, 124 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | State University | 82.8% (2026, 128 first-time takers) Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 302 |
| 2015 | 279 |
| 2016 | 286 |
| 2017 | 338 |
| 2018 | 343 |
| 2019 | 378 |
| 2020 | 417 |
| 2021 | 356 |
| 2022 | 347 |
| 2023 | 354 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 220 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 117 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 76 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 48 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 26 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 5 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
40 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Stacy WalzDean
- Christine WrightAssistant Dean for Special Projects
- Amanda CarpenterAssistant Dean for Research
- Scott BruceProfessor
- Robert BradleyAssistant Professor
- Amy ShollenbargerChair of Communication Disorders
- Christina AkbariAssociate Professor of Communication Disorders
- Kate GillespieAssistant Professor of Communication Disorders
- Arianne F. PaitAssistant Professor of Communication Disorders
- Emily WestonAssistant Professor of Communication Disorders
- Deanna BarymonDirector of Health Studies
- John AremuAssistant Professor of Public Health
- Jon CarvellClinical Assistant Professor
- Libby NixAssistant Professor of Health Studies
- Kelley Sky-EagleAssistant Professor of Dietetics
- Eric WestAssociate Professor of Dietetics
- Cheryl DuboseChair of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
- Jody NuttAssistant Professor of Radiation Therapy
- Jennifer ShrableAssistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Amanda MohlerAssociate Professor of Occupational Therapy
- Kevin E. BrueillyProfessor of Physical Therapy
- Brendon AitkenAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Anthony AllenAssistant Professor
- Kelsie ClarkAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Jon HamiltonInstructor of Physical Therapy
- Susan MottsAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy
- Kathryn FlanniganDirector of the School of Nursing
- Kacie AltomAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Binol BalachandarAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Virginia BaltzAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Madison Brogdon FergusonAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Roslyn BrownAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Kirsten BuckAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Katharine CamdenAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Chandra CarterAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Teresa ClarkAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Michael CooperAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Sara DamronAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Natalie EngelkenInstructor of Nursing
- Karli FisherInstructor of Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Arkansas State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“West Memphis, AR are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) .”
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