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 North Arkansas College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Minimum GPA2.5
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Deadlines are April 15 for the August start and October 15 for the January start; both a general UA Northark application and a separate Health Professions application are required. 11 month, three semester program; 15 to 25 students admitted per term; NCLEX-PN pass rate 100% for cohorts Spring 2022 through Fall 2024.
