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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus nursing
Magnolia, Arkansas · Public. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 85.7% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | Camden | 85.7% (2026, 14 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree Department of Nursing | Magnolia | 100% (2026, 24 first-time takers) Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Baccalaureate Accredited |
From Southern Arkansas University Main Campus’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Guided by a mission aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the program cultivates person-centered care, professionalism, critical thinking, effective communication, safety, and clinical judgment.”
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NCLEX
“SAU Nursing is proud to announce a remarkable achievement—our 2026 NCLEX-RN first-time licensure exam candidates again achieved a 100% pass rate.”
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Simulation
“Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing offers a rigorous Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice—inclusive of immersive training in the Wharton Simulation Lab and real-world experiences at local medical facilities.”
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Admission
“HESI Admission Assessment (HESI A2) preadmission examination score must be 75% or greater.”
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