Department of Nursing

You have a plan – you want to become a nurse. But have you thought about what you want from your nursing education? You need to know all your options — and what a degree from Ouachita can offer you. Deciding to study nursing at Ouachita will be a great choice for your future. With more than one million new nurses needed in the U.S. by 2024, Ouachita’s nursing degrees are answering the call for innovative health care education while preparing you for a life of meaningful work as a compassionate caregiver.

Ouachita’s Department of Nursing prepares students for the nation’s most trusted profession with curriculum and clinical experiences grounded in a love of God and love of learning. You’ll learn from and be mentored by distinguished faculty who are devoted to your intellectual and spiritual growth. Your curriculum and class discussions will develop in you critical thinking, a service-oriented attitude and an appreciation for cultural diversity – all valued by both the nursing profession and Ouachita.

Ouachita has received initial approval from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for a 4-year, on campus BSN program on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus. Learn more about the program’s development.