Master's Entry into Professional Nursing

About the Program

The Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) — the first program of its kind in Arkansas — prepares students to become advanced entry-level professional nurses ready to work in direct or indirect care and with patient populations across the lifespan. Graduates will earn a Master of Science in Nursing and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN national licensing exam. Students participating in the MEPN program 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.

 

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.

Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing program

B.S. in Health Studies/MSN - MEPN Track

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.

BS in Health Studies/Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing program

Contact Information


Carr College of Nursing - MEPN

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