EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS TO PRACTICAL NURSING
(LPN) IN ARKANSAS

PRACTICAL NURSING
The practical nurse programs listed are both public and private. Public programs are located in universities; community colleges; technical colleges an institutes; and vocational-technical schools. All of the practical nurse (PN) programs listed have been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. NLN accreditation is available for PN programs. Those programs with an asterisk(*) are NLN accredited, which indicates they have met national standard of excellence.

A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required for admission. Each program sets its own standards for admission; check with the program for its requirement. Tuition is subject to change, and schools should be contacted for recent information.

At the completion of the program the student is granted a certificate. The graduate is eligible to write the national licensure examination, and upon successful completion will become an LPN.

The LPN is prepared to give nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician, to patients in simple nursing situations. In more complex situation the LPN functions as an assistant to the RN. The LPN is employed in hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes and clinics.

PO Box 250610
Little Rock, AR 72225