Health care missions has been a major focus since the college was founded. All students who desire to have a global health care/cultural experience are encouraged to do so and are assisted in fulfilling that dream. International mission trips include Guatemala, Haiti, Cambodia, Thailand, Tanzania and Zambia.
The Harding Nurses Student Association (HNSA) is the largest chapter in the state of Arkansas. Students lead and serve in service projects, professional development, state and national events and decisions. The HNSA meets monthly and officers are elected each year among the students. There are two faculty sponsors to guide and mentor the students in these activities.
The Carr College of Nursing’s mission statement is “Developing Nurses as Christian Servants.” The Carr College of Nursing fosters a supportive environment which challenges professional and advanced practice nursing students to reach their full potential. The programs’ purposes are to provide a quality professional education which leads to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals.
The Carr College of Nursing MEPN offers full-time admission to prepare nurses for the challenges and rewards of professional nursing. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing (FNP track) and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Harding University offer full-time and part-time admission opportunities. Both are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org) and have continuing full approval of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) (www.arsbn.org). The MEPN program has received initial approval from the Arkansas Board of Nursing.
Applicants with 90 undergraduate credit hours and Arkansas nursing prerequisites can apply for early admission to the MEPN program.
A Master of Science in Nursing — Master's Entry into Professional Nursing equips nurses with advanced clinical skills and knowledge making them well-prepared for roles as acute care nurses. The program's rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical practice hours enable graduates to handle high-acuity patients effectively. Acute care nurses work in fast-paced hospital environments while providing critical interventions, monitoring complex conditions and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with severe and urgent health issues.
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing — Master's Entry into Professional Nursing provides a solid foundation for nurses aiming to specialize in critical care. The program’s advanced coursework in health promotion, health care leadership and evidence-based practice prepares graduates to manage critically ill patients in intensive care units. Critical care nurses utilize their expertise to perform complex assessments, implement intensive therapeutic interventions and respond swiftly to life-threatening situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with severe, life-threatening conditions.
With a Master of Science in Nursing — Master's Entry into Professional Nursing, nurses can advance their careers as pediatric nurses focusing on the unique health care needs of children from infancy through adolescence. The program emphasizes comprehensive clinical training and evidence-based practice, which are essential for providing high-quality, family-centered care. Pediatric nurses are skilled in growth and development assessment, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions, playing a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of young patients and their families.
