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Practical Nursing (PN)

General Information

Welcome to the Practical Nursing (PN) program's website. The PN program has a long history of offering a quality program in an atmosphere that is learner-centered and future oriented. We hope this site is helpful to you in gaining information about our program. Please let us know how we can help you reach your goals!

 

Practical Nursing Program Technical Certificate

The Practical Nursing (PN) program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in the College of Health Sciences grants a technical certificate upon completion of the program of study. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Admission into the Practical Nursing program is competitive. Students accepted into this program receive their education through classroom learning and clinical experiences. The PN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Note: The application process for PN licensure requires a state & federal criminal background check. Students who have been convicted of a crime, including those that are sealed or expunged, must seek permission from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing to write the licensure exam to become a license registered nurse.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing Practical Nursing program is to provide a high quality certificate program for the Western Arkansas service area, to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes essential for practical nursing practice and to pass the NCLEX-PN.

 

Program Goals

  • To prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, and abilities necessary to function as licensed practical nurses, under the direction of registered nurses, physicians, and/or dentists, in a variety of settings;
  • To prepare individuals to sit for the NCLEX-PN; and
  • To engage in lifelong learning.

Program Statement

The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UA Fort Smith) offers a technical certificate in Practical Nursing that combines classroom instruction with clinical experiences in the care of clients at local health care facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). The PN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).

 

Arkansas State Board of Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates

 

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