The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) is comprised of six two-year colleges from around the state. The colleges came together to form one LPN/LPTN/LVN-to-RN transition program. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Nursing.  The six participating colleges include Cossatot Community College of the UA, Arkansas State University-Newport, Black River Technical College, Ozarka College, South Arkansas Community College, and the UA Community College at Morrilton.

For more information about the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC), contact Jill Hasley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Arkansas Delta Allied Health Training and Education Initiative formed in 2009 with a US Department of Labor grant.  The five participating colleges include Arkansas Northeastern College, Arkansas State University-Newport, East Arkansas Community College, Mid-South Community College, and Phillips Community College of the UA.

For more information about the Arkansas Delta Allied Health Training & Education Initiative, contact Brenda Holifield at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .