LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, Arkansas
Overview
Tuition $3,849
Licensure pass rate (2026) 94.4%
Duration 12–18 months
A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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 East Arkansas Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Apply through School application
Entrance exam is the Accuplacer (two attempts allowed; testing window January 27 through May 2). Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing is 36 credits; approximate program cost $3,849 for in-county residents.
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 East Arkansas Community College. Open a category to see each one.