About ARNEC
What is arnec?
The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium is a co-operative effort of four two-year colleges:
South Arkansas College, El Dorado
University of Arkansas Cossatot, De Queen and Nashville
University of Arkansas Hope - Texarkana
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, Mena
Visit the COLLEGES page for each school's ARNEC contact information.
what does ARNEC do?
ARNEC offers an LPN/LVN-to-RN transition program. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing, which prepares them to apply for RN licensure and sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. ARNEC strives to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, accessible, and affordable Registered Nursing program to students in rural Arkansas.
why was ARNEC created?
Many LPNs/LVNs want to advance their nursing career. ARNEC was created to provide the opportunity for LPNs/LVNs in rural areas of Arkansas to receive their RN education close to home and assist in decreasing the shortage of RNs in these areas.
Becoming an RN allows for:
Work in a wide variety of settings
Increased opportunities for higher pay
Roles in nursing leadership and responsibility
ARNEC is approved through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Below is the link to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing website.
The ARNEC Program NCLEX Education Code is US39406000 , Nashville, AR
