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Nursing is a profession incorporating knowledge and principles of the humanities and sciences. Nurses function independently of, dependently on, and interdependently with other health care providers to assist individuals and their families in meeting health care needs and achieving an optimal level of functioning in a racially, culturally, and ethnically various communities. Nursing practices are based on standards and legal and ethical considerations formulated by the profession and implemented through the nursing process. Nursing encourages a holistic, interactive approach requiring a commitment to the value of caring, communication, collaboration, theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical competence for implementation of the nursing process. After completion of the program, students are awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing and are eligible to take the NCLEX. After successfully passing the NCLEX, graduates become registered nurses and obtain the credentials of RN. EACC's Registered Nursing program uses a competitive admissions process. Future students interested in the College's nursing program are encouraged to contact program staff in the Allied Health office, (870) 633-4480 ext 408.
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Students completing the Registered Nursing program can expect to perform the following job duties:
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Arkansas Median Salary: $64,130 National Median Salary: $81,220 10 Year Projected Employment Demand: 16% Increase *Bureau of Labor Statistics accessed through https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1141.00 |
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Testing will begin on January 27 and run through May 2. Exams can be taken in person at the Forrest City EACC campus inside the Student Welcome Center building or at the EACC Wynne campus. Prospective students will have two attempts to score the required scores. Please note that only tests completed during this window will be considered valid for this application cycle. Testing Details:
Students taking the HESI A2 Exam or the HESI LPN to RN Entrance Exam are expected to pay approximately $70 per attempt. Payment for the either exam must be made using a credit card or debit card on the day of the exam. Please be aware that staff are not permitted to pay for students' exams. To schedule your testing appointment, click the Bookings link listed below. Contact Yanna Brown at (870)633-4480 ext. 408 if you need assistance. https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/TestingforAlliedHealthProgramsEACCCopy@eacc.edu/bookings/
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*Approximate program cost includes in-county tuition, building use fee, technology fee, matriculation fee, infrastructure fee, and other Nursing program cost (textbooks, assessment fee, malpractice insurance, uniforms/stethoscope/shoes/watch, nursing bag, travel/parking fees for clinical, CPR certification, immunization requirements, EACC nursing pin, nightingale lamp, NCLEX-RN, criminal background/drug screens for clinical and licensure, and licensure fee for Arkansas). The peer team's complete evaluation supporting initial accreditation can be found here (link to report).
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| End of Program Student Learning Outcomes | |
| EPSLO #1: Human Flourishing | Advocates for patients and families using effective interpersonal communication skills and concepts from human needs, growth and development, stress adaptation, family theory, and culture in ways that promote self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings. |
| EPSLO #2: Spirit of Inquiry | Examines best current evidence (that underlies clinical nursing practice) to challenge the status quo, question underlying assumptions, and offer new insights to improve the quality of health care for patients and families within their community. |
| EPSLO #3: Nursing Judgement | Makes judgements in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and promote the health of patients within a family and community context. |
| EPSLO #4: Professional Identity | Implement one's role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, legal and ethical practices and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy, and safe, quality care for patients within a family and community context. |
| Interested in Learning More? Contact one of our Admission Staff at the Hodges Student Services Complex, at (870)-633-4480 Ext. 300. |
