Overview

Graduates will earn a Master of Science in Nursing and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN national licensing exam. Students participating in the Entry into Professional Nursing program from Harding University attend classes three semesters a year, participating in face-to-face classes every semester including an online format for a selection of courses. Ideal for individuals seeking an exciting career change to professional nursing and healthcare, this degree will allow faster attainment of advanced practice roles in nursing and completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Available Tracks

Traditional Track

Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree in any other field and have taken all Arkansas nursing prerequisites, may apply for the MEPN program.

Early Entry Track

Applicants with 90 undergraduate credit hours and Arkansas nursing prerequisites can apply for early admission. Once early admission is granted, there will be two years of master’s work.

Health Studies

The accelerated track makes it possible for qualified students to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and a Master of Science in Nursing in five years. Undergraduate students will complete liberal arts credits and nursing prerequisites during their first three years. They will then apply for the MEPN program and finish graduate school in years four and five. In order to earn a B.S. in health studies, students will complete 90 hours of undergraduate work and then 40 hours of graduate work toward the MEPN MSN.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing

Medicine

Pediatrics

Anatomy

Physiology
Medical Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Nursing View 1091 other Masters in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Online NursingCAS application and fees
Official transcripts (from all schools attended
MAT or GRE scores (if available, not required)
CV/Resume
Three references (academic and professional)
Writing sample

Tuition Fee

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International

12525 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 835 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

12525 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 835 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

12525 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 835 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Searcy

870 - 1263 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Entry into Professional Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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