ASUN Nursing Students Earn 90% Pass Rate on National Exam

Jeremy Shirley

Arkansas State University-Newport is proud to announce the traditional Registered Nursing students, who graduated in December 2022, achieved a 90.4% pass rate on the NCLEX, the National Licensing Examination for Nurses.

Of the students who took the exam, 19 passed on their first attempt, demonstrating the high-quality education and training they received at ASU-Newport.

Nursing is a high-demand career field, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting that employment of registered nurses will grow 7% between now and 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services. ASU-Newport is committed to providing students with a strong education and hands-on experience that prepares them for successful careers in the healthcare industry.

For more information about the nursing program at Arkansas State University-Newport, please visit www. asun.edu/programs/nursing N

ASU-Newport to Join Athletic Association

Jeremy Shirley

Arkansas State University-Newport is the newest member of the National Junior College Athletic

Association (NJCAA). ASU-Newport received the news of its acceptance on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

With this new affiliation, ASU-Newport will begin the process of starting two sports teams including men’s basketball and women’s softball. These teams will participate in Region 2 of the NJCAA at the Division II level.

ASU-Newport is joining several other Arkansas 2-year colleges including ASU-Mid South, ASU-Mountain Home, National Park College, Northwest Arkansas Community College and South Arkansas Community College. N