Nursing Program Application Instructions Released

ATU Nursing Graduates Fall 2023
Group photo of fall 2023 graduates from the Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing.

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing on the Russellville campus is accepting applications for spring 2025 admission to its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, its LPN-to-BSN (traditional and hybrid) degree program and its RN-to-BSN degree program.

BSN and LPN-to-BSN applications are submitted online within Blackboard:

  • Sign into Blackboard
  • Go to “Organizations” (left side of page)
  • Access the “Upper Division Nursing Application” (if the course is not available, call the ATU Department of Nursing at (479) 968-0383 to request access)
  • Under “Organization Content,” two assignments are available: “Prelicensure” and “LPN-to-BSN” (for students who currently have LPN license)
  • Select the appropriate BSN application for you and follow the application submission instructions within

Applicants must submit a copy of their TEAS score to the ATU Department of Nursing by Sept. 15, 2024. Applicants may upload a copy to Blackboard along with their application. Those who have taken the TEAS multiple times must submit all scores they have earned or the application will be considered incomplete.

RN-to-BSN program applicants may contact Sarah Hardy at shardy3@atu.edu or (479) 498-2832 to request an application. Preferred application dates for RN-to-BSN are Sept. 1-Nov. 1.

For more information, potential applicants may ask their academic advisor or contact the ATU Department of Nursing at (479) 968-0383.

Contact information is available at www.atu.edu/nursing/contact.php.