Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, ArkansasOverview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
TEAS minimum 60 taken on campus; $25 non-refundable application fee via SurveyMonkey Apply portal. College Reading, Developmental Writing and Essential Math with C or better or ACCUPLACER/ACT proficiency; high school diploma or GED, criminal background check, random drug screens and all immunizations before enrollment. 11 month day program (August start) application window December 1 to March 1; 18 month evening program (January start) window March 2 to August 31; enrollment is limited.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Open a category to see each one.