The Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing on the Russellville campus is accepting applications for fall 2026 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.
For current ATU students, applications are submitted online within Blackboard:
- Log into the Arkansas Tech University Blackboard site at https://bblearn.atu.edu/
- Access “Organizations” from the menu in the left panel
- For Pre-licensure BSN or LPN-to-BSN, select the “Upper Division Nursing Apps” Organization. For RN-to-BSN select “RN to BSN Nursing Applications”. If “Upper • Division Nursing Apps/RN to BSN Nursing Apps” is unavailable, contact the Department of Nursing to be added.
- Under “Organization Content”, select the appropriate program application:
— Prelicensure – not yet licensed or LPN applying for the traditional program
— LPN-to-BSN – current licensed practical nurses (LPN) only
— RN-to-BSN – current registered nurses (RN) only
The deadline to apply for the prelicensure program and the LPN-to-BSN program is Monday, Feb. 16.
For the LPN-to-BSN program, applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if positions are available.
The RN-to-BSN application cycle will remain open until all positions are filled.
Required application documents include the appropriate form on Blackboard, a TEAS score report and individual performance profile, proof of LPN or RN licensure and licensed nurse work verification from employer.
Licensed nurses must submit proof of licensure from state board of nursing with application. Hybrid LPN-to BSN-applicants must have a current, unencumbered LPN license in the state of Arkansas.
Hybrid LPN applicants must provide proof of at least 1,000 hours of practice as an LPN within the previous 12-to-24 months of application or prior to clinical coursework.
RN-to-BSN applicants do not have to submit a work verification form if graduated less than 12 months from date of application.
Applicants not currently attending Arkansas Tech should contact the ATU Department of Nursing.
For more information, potential applicants may ask their academic advisor or contact the ATU Department of Nursing at (479) 968-0383 or nurs@atu.edu.
Contact information is available at www.atu.edu/ceh/nursing/contact.php.
