School of Health Sciences
Nursing - Practical Nursing

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About This Program

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

2025 - 2026 Nursing and Paramedic Start Dates


Registered Nursing (Traditional)

  • Application Deadline: June 2025

  • Start Date: August 2025

Registered Nursing (LPN/Paramedic Bridge)

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

  • Start Date: January 2026  

Practical Nursing

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

  • Start Date: January 2026

Paramedic

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

  • Start Date: January 2026


Contact Info

Janet Caldwell, BSN, RN
Phone: 870-508-6266
Email: jcaldwell@asumh.edu


Skills Learned

Critical thinking skills
Nursing interventions
Advocacy
Therapeutic Communication
Basic Informatics
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Assessment

Job Opportunities In

Long-term care facilities
Nursing rehabilitation facilities
Outpatient clinics
School nursing
Acute care hospitals
Occupational health
Home health
Hospice
$109
Tuition Per Credit Hour
3 Semesters
Program Duration
49
Credit Hours
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Classes You'll Take

Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professions
Anatomy and Physiology
Certified Nursing
Foundation of Nursing Procedures
Maternity and Pediatrics
Nursing of Older Adults
Clinical
Mental Health Nursing/Net
Med-Surg Nursing Concepts
Maternity and Pediatrics
Basic Nursing Management/IA
DEGREE CHECKLIST
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BANNER
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
ASUMH LIBRARY
COURSE SCHEDULE

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Funeral Science Program Application

Prerequisites
BIOL 1013 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology for Non-Healthcare Majors
OR BOTH
OR
  BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab
OR
  BIOL 2014 Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab
OR
CIS 1053 Computer Essentials
OR
COMM 1203 Oral Communication
OR
ENG 1003 Composition I
OR
OR
ORT 1001 First Year Experience for Funeral Science
OR
Admission acceptance status made at application due date is contingent on final grades.
Important Disclosures about the Program and the Funeral Service Industry
I understand the program has a specific course rotation that I am required to follow each semester.
I understand that all Funeral Science Education curriculum course work must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
I understand that I must maintain a 2.5 GPA and will only be allowed to retake courses from which I withdrew or failed in the first semester upon admission to the program.
I understand that I am responsible for any costs associated with the program, including field trips and any required visits to the Mountain Home campus.
I understand that it is my responsibility to know the licensing requirements for any state in which I intend to practice.
I understand that students who have previously been convicted of a crime may be restricted from certain clinical facilities and may be ineligible for some state licenses.
I understand that students who have a physical disability should contact the state in which he/she plans to seek licensure to determine if the disability will affect licensure.
I understand that a current driver’s license is required prior to enrolling in a clinical or practicum course.
I have read and understand the program dismissal policies contained within the Funeral Science Student Handbook.

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