Practical Nursing Program
Interesting Facts About Practical Nurses
- Employment of licensed practical nurses from 2019-2029 is projected to increase 9%.
- 92.2% of licensed practical nurses are female and 7.8% male.
- Average, full-time employment salary in Arkansas is $41,760 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). This salary may vary depending on job location and individual competence.
- Licensed practical nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
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Admission:
Students are admitted to the Practical Nursing Program (PN) every third semester on the Helena-West Helena and DeWitt campuses. The next cohort will be admitted in the fall of 2022.
PN Information
PN Mission, Program Outcomes, and End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
PN Program Information
PN Admission Criteria
PN Alternate Admission
PN Requirements
PN Readmission
PN Program Textbook Requirements
PN Committee Meetings
Gainful Employment Information