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South Arkansas College nursing
El Dorado, Arkansas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 92.1%.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 92.1%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | El Dorado | 92.1% (2026, 51 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | El Dorado | Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 82 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 89 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 48 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 26 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 18 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Federal funding
1 federal award under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $393k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $393k | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2025-09-30 to 2029-09-29 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
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