Nursing Schools in Missouri
The State of Arkansas is home to more than 2.6 million people. That number is expected to increase by an additional 12% between 2000 and 2020 with the number of persons over 65 is expected to increase by a staggering 68%. With any increase in population, it can be expected that an increase is needed in healthcare workers to care for peoples medical needs. Such an enormous increase in the elderly population puts an even greater strain on the current nursing shortage crisis.
The increase of elderly people within any area also increases the need for medical care facilities, doctors, nurses and all levels of healthcare providers. This produces a shortage of medical workers that needs to be filled with educated individuals that are prepared to enter the workforce. This shortage provides graduates with the ability to obtain positions that provide competitive salaries and job security.
The average mean hourly wage in 2009 for RN’s in Arkansas was $27.42 per hour while the average mean hourly wage for LPN/LVN’s was $16.23. This is a competitive wage that provides graduates with a healthy income and lifestyle.
Major Cities in Missouri: Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Rogers, Springdale
Missouri Nursing Resources: Arkansas Nurses Association, Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Online Nursing Schools & Opportunities
The College network
In conjunction with colleges and universities across the country, TCN helps students enter into online nursing programs that can be completed entirely online.
| LPN/LVN to RN |  |
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| AS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN | |
| RN to MSN | |
| RN to MSN in Education | |
| Paramedic to RN | |
Indiana State University
ISU stands as one of the industry leaders in offering nursing degrees oonline. In as little as 12 months, students can complete the program and never having stepped into a classroom.
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| RN to BSN | |
Grand Canyon University
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand Canyon University offers a challenging education to in a Christian community.
| MSN Bridge in Nursing Education | |
| MSN in Nursing Leadership | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Kaplan University
Kaplan is accredited from the Higher Learning Commission, and offers online nursing programs. Kaplan also offers continuing education so that graduates can obtain certificates and diplomas in specialized fields of study.
| RN to MSN | |
| MS Nurse Educator | |
| MS Nurse Administrator | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
The University of Phoenix
As one of the very first universities to offer online nursing programs, the UoP has more than 10 years experience in helping students earn online education.
| MS in Informatics | |
| PhD in Nursing | |
| MS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Capella University
Striving to deliver the best in online bachelor, master, and PhD education, Capella stands out among the pack of schools jumping on board to offer degrees online.
| MSN Nurse Educator Bridge | |
| PhD Nursing Education | |
| RN to BSN Degree Completion | |
