Immunizations must be current. Immunization for Hepatitis B is required. Successful completion of PN 1003 Nursing Math. All applicants are required to furnish their own transportation to and from the clinical areas. It is designed to prepare qualified individuals to meet community nursing needs and perform those functions which are generally recognized as being within the scope of Practical Nursing and where the skill of registered nurses is not required.
Clinical hours vary.
However, experiences are acquired during regular daytime hours of operation. Effective, January 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Nursing will require a state and federal criminal background check before processing applications for initial licensure. Practical Nursing courses must be taken in the sequence listed. Applicants need to be aware that violation of any federal, state or local drug law or conviction of a crime may preclude licensure as a Practical Nurse. Anyone admitted to the Practical Nursing Program will be required to sign a student substance policy.