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The Practical Nursing program of 天美mv传媒-Ozark Campus integrates theory with clinical practice. Theoretical content is based on the concept of holism in which the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being is considered. Clinical experiences will be obtained in the following health care service areas: adult health, maternal-child, mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics.

Degrees Offered

The Practical Nursing program has continued full approval from the .

Felkins Tangela
Felkins Program Chair (479) 508-8500 ext. 6200 tfelkins1@atu.edu
Basinger Jason
Basinger Instructor (479) 508-8500 ext 6202 jbasinger@atu.edu
Cross Lacy
Cross Instructor (479) 508-8500 ext. 6300 lcross5@atu.edu
Knight Angela
Knight Instructor (479) 508-8500 ext. 6657 aknight11@atu.edu
Stewart Whitley
Stewart Instructor (479) 508-8500 ext. 6204 wstewart12@atu.edu
Health Sciences and Wellness Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

CAREER OPTIONS

You could work as a(n):

  • LPN at area hospitals
  • LPN at a rehabilitation facility
  • LPN at a doctor's office
  • LPN at a mental health facility

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Baptist Health
  • Mercy Hospital and Community Clinics
  • Ozark Nursing Home
  • Ozark Public School
  • Valley Behavioral

 Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN RN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN RN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN RN)

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Healthcare facilities
  • Nursing skills laboratory
  • Participation in community flu clinics
  • Public school health screenings

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Assessment
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Newborn care
  • Patient Teaching
  • Postpartum care
  • Teamwork
  • Vital signs
  • Wound care
Academic Prerequisites
(All courses must be completed with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better before the start of the LPN program.)
  • 鈽� Human Anatomical Structures I (HAS I)  (or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (A&P I) if you plan to bridge to the RN program)
  • 鈽� Human Anatomical Structures II (HAS II) (or Human Anatomy and Physiology II (A&P II) if you plan to bridge to the RN program)
  • 鈽� Medical Terminology
If you plan to pursue the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Practical Nursing, you will also need to complete the following courses. These are not prerequisite courses and may be taken before or after the LPN program:
  • 鈽� Introduction to Computers
  • 鈽� Composition I
  • 鈽� Composition II
  • 鈽� Technical Mathematics (or higher)
  • 鈽� General Psychology
Additional Requirements:
(All additional requirements must be submitted by the March 1st application deadline.)
  • 鈽� Current First Aid and CPR certification (American Heart Association only)
  • 鈽� Students must provide the Office of Student Services with an Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT score report verifying that remediation in English, mathematics, and reading is not required; or complete the appropriate remedial coursework with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better to satisfy remediation requirements.
If any of your prerequisite courses were taken at another institution, please have official transcripts sent to 天美mv传媒鈥揙zark as soon as possible.
 
All applicants will receive an email after the March 1st application deadline with details about the Closed TEAS test dates and instructions on how to register for the test. 

 

MARCH 1: FALL-START LPN PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE!

OCTOBER 1: SPRING-START LPN PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE!

PAPER APPLICATION PACKET
ONLINE APPLICATION

IMPORTANT: Click Here for Additional Documents Required for Online Application

 

CONTACT

(479) 508-8500 ext. 6503
alliedhealth@atu.edu

 
TEAS TEST INFORMATION

The Practical Nursing program prepares students for the entry-level of nursing (LPN). It is a 15-month program (three semesters) that meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing by utilizing a combination of theory and clinical skills. The degree prepares the graduate to sit for licensure in Practical Nursing. Students will have a variety of clinical experiences: adult health, medical/surgical, maternal child, mental health, geriatrics and pediatrics. The program theory is based upon the concept of holism, in which the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being is considered. Area hospitals, clinics, long-term care, mental health units, pediatric, adolescent facilities, public schools and correctional facilities are utilized for the clinical experiences.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to submit applications to write the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure.

The Ozark Campus offers a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing (48 hours) and an Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health with an option in Practical Nursing. The AAS in Allied Health with an option in Practical Nursing is intended to be a "feeder program" to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at the Ozark Campus, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Russellville campus. This degree prepares the graduate to sit for licensure in Practical Nursing and does not result in a Registered Nursing credential.

The program requires the students to achieve an average of 80% or above in each of the subject areas and clinical components to successfully complete the program.