Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, Arkansas
Overview
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 University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- Drug screen
- CPR certification
- Background check
Competitive admission; class of 24 begins twice a year. Requires NLN NEX exam (minimum composite 140 points on the selection rating form; $59 testing fee, taken on site), minimum 2.50 GPA, age 18+, high school diploma or GED, current Arkansas Nursing Assistant license or NA on transcript within two years, prerequisites with C or better. Spring applications July 1 to October 1; Fall applications January 1 to April 1. Letter of good standing only for applicants who attended another nursing program.
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 University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
2
Entrance exams
2
Certifications
2
Health and background checks
3
Application basics
2
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
