University of Arkansas at Monticello nursing
Monticello, Arkansas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 91.6% / 100% · CNEA accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 91.6%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | Crossett | 100% (2026, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | McGehee | 100% (2026, 10 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree School of Nursing | Monticello | 91.6% (2026, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing | Monticello | 100% (2026, 8 first-time takers) Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 81 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CNEA | Associate Degree in Nursing Continuing Accreditation Granted: From September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2033 | Spring 2033 |
| CNEA | Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Continuing Accreditation Granted: From September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2033 | Spring 2033 |
| CNEA | Master's Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted: From September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2029 | Spring 2029 |
Faculty
15 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Amanda SmithMSN, RNDean & Assistant Professor
- Ashley OwenBSN, RNInstructor
- Brooke McGheeMSN, RNAssistant Professor
- Christine FeltsPhD, RNProfessor
- Dana OurslerMSN, RNAssistant Professor
- Destiny AllisonMSN, RNAssistant Professor
- Elisa MendiolaMSN, RNAssistant Professor
- Jenny MurphyDNP, APRN, FNP-cAdjunct Faculty
- Katelyn HenleyBSN, RNInstructor
- Tamisha Gatewood-HendersonDNP, RNAdjunct Faculty
- Brianna BarnettBSN, RNClinical Instructor
- Charlotte DentonMSN, RNAssociate Professor
- Anita Shaw-TennerMSN, RNAssociate Professor
- Belinda WellsDNP, RNAssociate Professor
- Sharon WaltersMSN, RNAssociate Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From University of Arkansas at Monticello’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia”
uamont.edu