BOM
NorthWest Arkansas Community College nursing
Bentonville, Arkansas · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 85.7% / 80% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 85.7%RN, associate degree NCLEX 80%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM | Bentonville | 85.7% (2026, 7 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree Department of Nursing | Bentonville | 80% (2026, 125 first-time takers) Board source |
The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 109 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 109 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 63 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“NWACC's nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing .”
nwacc.edu
State board approval
“NWACC's nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing .”
nwacc.edu
Clinical placements
“Reliable transportation to all classes, labs, and clinical sites”
nwacc.edu
Admission
“Once you've completed the prerequisite courses and are accepted into the practical nursing program, you'll complete 21 credit hours per semester.”
nwacc.edu
Northwest Technical Institute
University of Arkansas
John Brown University
North Arkansas College
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith