School of Health Sciences

Nursing - Practical Nursing

Important Links:
Nursing Handbook
Application Checklist
Program Application
Course Rotations

Choosing a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) offers a fulfilling and dynamic path in healthcare. As an LPN, you’ll make a difference in patient’s lives, providing essential care and support while working closely with a compassionate team. This role offers stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to develop specialized skills. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to advance in the medical field, becoming an LPN is a rewarding step toward a meaningful and impactful career.

LPNs can choose to enter the workforce immediately following completion of this one-year program and obtaining licensure. Graduates may also choose to pursue a registered nursing degree through the ASUMH PN/Paramedic to RN Bridge program. LPNs have many paths available to grow, take on new challenges, and continue making a positive impact in healthcare.

Arkansas State University Mountain Home nursing programs meet the minimum requirements for approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

*Statement from the Arkansas State Board of NursingExcept as provided in subdivision (l) (1) of this section, in the Arkansas State Nurse Practice Act,  a person shall not be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the board if that person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of any of the offenses by a court in the State of Arkansas or of any similar offense by a court in another state or of any similar offense by a federal court as found in the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act section 17-87-312. 

Arkansas State Board of Nursing Criminal Background Check Information17-3-102. Licensing restrictions based on criminal records
17-87-312. Criminal background checks