Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing is a program taught at Southeast Arkansas College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Practical Nursing program at Southeast Arkansas College prepares students for a career in nursing by teaching skills and knowledge to deliver direct nursing care under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Students are prepared for giving direct and primary nursing care under the immediate supervision of the clinical instructor, staff R.N. Advance Practice Nurse (APN), and/or physicians in cooperating clinical facilities. The program is described as a beginning point for individuals seeking upward mobility in the nursing profession.

Admissions are competitive because class size is limited. Applicants are selected using a Practical Nursing Evaluation Rubric form score, and the top 16-20 applicants are chosen for interviews. Accepted applicants complete a mandatory preadmission orientation and submit required documents before beginning classes, including Current C.P.R. Certification, immunization records, PPD skin test or chest X-Ray, and other health and screening requirements. Program cost is based on 50 credit hours, with additional fees listed for required exams and health professions costs.

The minimum requirements for admission in Practical Nursing at Southeast Arkansas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Southeast Arkansas College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Southeast Arkansas College as pre-requiste for admission in Practical Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• High School Diploma (or GED Equivalency)
• Completion of all SEARK admission requirements.
• Current unencumbered State Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Provide one or all of the following test scores: Reading – (minimum passing scores) Compass scores of 83, Accuplacer score of 78, Next Gen Accuplacer Score of 251, Math – (minimum passing scores) Compass 41, Accuplacer 77, Next Gen Accuplacer Score of 256, English – (minimum passing scores) Compass score 80, classic Accuplacer 83, Next Gen Accuplacer score 251; or Minimum ACT score of 19 in each section; or Completion of 15 semester hours of general education applicable to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Completion of the Program Application for admission prior to the application deadline.
• Provide transcripts from all colleges and/or schools attended.
• Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a “C” or above.
• A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for all college coursework (excluding development courses).
• Transfer students must provide a Letter of Good Standing from previous nursing school attended.
• Completion of the required nursing program entrance exam: KAPLAN, with a composite score of 60% or above.
• Students are required to submit evidence before beginning classes: Current C.P.R. Certification (American Heart Association); Functional Ability Acknowledgement Form; Immunization Record (current influenza vaccination, DTaP/Tdap (within the last 10 years), varicella vaccination or titer, and COVID-19 vaccination (or medical/religious waiver)); PPD. Skin Test or Chest X-Ray; Hepatitis B Series or Signature on SEARK Vaccination Waiver Claim Form; Drug Screen; Criminal Background Check.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.seark.edu/practical-nursing

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.