University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain LPN Program in Mena, AR

The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This comprehensive program blends classroom instruction with extensive hands-on clinical experience, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent and compassionate patient care. Students will learn fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and patient assessment. Emphasis is placed on developing practical skills such as medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The program likely includes clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities, providing valuable real-world experience. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and begin their careers as entry-level LPNs. Career opportunities for LPNs include working in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. This program could also serve as a pathway to further education in nursing, such as pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to become a Registered Nurse.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.