Nursing / LPN
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- Program
- Admission Process
- Prerequisite Courses
- Technical Certificate – January Day Program
- Technical Certificate – Four-Semester Evening Program
- Technical Certificate – Four-Semester Evening Program
- Technical Certificate – LPN to RN Matrix
- Application Deadline
- Licensed Practical Nursing Advisory Committee
- Faculty and Staff
Program
The Practical Nursing Program at South Arkansas Community College, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, is designed to prepare practical nurses to assist in providing nursing care in a variety of acute and convalescent health care environments for patients across the lifespan. Students seeking admission to the nursing program must complete all pre-nursing courses as outlined below.
The program offers a three-semester day class in El Dorado and a three-semester day class at our satellite campus in Warren in addition to a four-semester evening class in El Dorado. The day classes begin each January and conclude in December. The evening class begins on an alternating January and August schedule. Students admitted to the day class are expected to complete the program in three semesters (12 months).
Students admitted to the evening class are expected to complete the program in 4 semesters (18 months). Each unit or segment of the program must be successfully completed in order to proceed to the next level. Graduates of either of these programs will be qualified to give bedside nursing care including: administration of medications, performance of a variety of procedures requiring technical skills; and the application of scientific principles, such as sterile technique.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be awarded the Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses. The awarding of the certificate in practical nursing is not contingent upon the successful completion of the NCLEX examination. Successful completion of the NCLEX examination allows the individual to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
There is an application deadline for each class. What do nurses do? Nurses evaluate patients and record their findings, keep records of their symptoms and progress, administer medications and help instruct the family in proper health care. These services have traditionally been performed in hospitals. However, the changing health-care delivery system in the United States has brought more choice in selecting work settings for experienced nurses.As a staff or primary care nurse, you would work in hospitals, clinics, schools and industry providing direct care to patients. With experience and additional education, you can advance to an administrative position as a head nurse, advanced practice nurse, nurse educator or supervisor.
Technical Certificate – LPN Day Program Degree Checklist
Technical Certificate – LPN Evening (Fall) Degree Checklist
Technical Certificate – LPN Evening (Spring) Degree Checklist
Accreditation / Approval
The South Arkansas Community College nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Graduates of the practical nursing program receive a technical certificate in nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required for practice in Arkansas.
Admission Process
Applicants to any of the LPN professional programs MUST:
- Provide official copy of high school transcript or GED equivalency
- Provide official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Iif applicable complete all general admissions procedures to the college
- Complete all necessary basic studies requirements according to placement tests exhibit a
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale (“C” or better)
- Complete all prerequisite nursing courses with a 2.0 or greater GPA on a 4.0 grading scale
- Be enrolled in no more than two nursing prerequisite courses during thesemester immediately prior to the semester in which the student desires admission to the LPN program (example, during the summer for fall admission or during the fall for spring admission).
All remaining prerequisite nursing courses must be successfully completed by the end of the semester prior to the beginning of the professional program. Students must complete the following:
- Complete and submit Health and Natural Sciences application packet
- Successfully complete the TEAS V achieving acceptable scores in all areas
- Meet with nursing academic advisor or health-science career advisor
- Provide proof of a criminal background check required upon acceptance into the program
- Provide proof of an unencumbered drug screen upon request
- Provide proof of current AHA CPR certification—health care provider upon acceptance into the program
- Provide proof of PPD skin test, or evidence of negative chest x-ray if skin testing not allowed
- Provide proof of Hepatitis B immunization series upon entry or sign Declination Statement
- Provide proof of immunity to varicella. Proof may consist of 1) proof ofvaccination, 2) statement of physician verifying
- Provide proof of current influenze vaccination upon entry into program
Applicants will be selected based on a point system derived from a combination of cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, and TEAS V scores.
Students will be allowed to take the TEAS V three times, and the highest TEAS V score on file at the application deadline will be the score that is accepted and utilized to calculate the student’s total points. Readmission of Former Students Procedure Written essay that includes the reason readmission is requested and the student’s plan for success. Faculty will review the application of each student who is eligible for a second admission. In the event of readmission, the program will have to be repeated in its entirety.
If a student was accepted for admission into a program one time and did not complete the program for academic reasons, he/she is eligible for readmission into the program for a second time ONLY. If the TEAS V is less than 12 months old, it will be accepted; if it older than 12 months, the TEAS V must be repeated. No concurrent enrollment of prerequisites and professional program courses will be allowed. Advanced Placement Nursing students who wish to transfer to South Arkansas Community College’s LPN program must first submit a letter of good standing from their previous institution. Because all LPN programs are not using a standard curriculum outline, students must submit to an assessment exam given by the Nursing Department to validate competency in theory and practical skills being transferred to allow for proper placement into SouthArk’s LPN program. Admission is neither automatic nor assumed. Academic Progression Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Graduation Policy
Students must have successfully completed all components of each semester of the licensed practical nursing program with a minimum numerical average of 80 (“C”) in order to progress to the next semester. A numerical average of less than 80 (“C”) in any component of the curriculum, will result in dismissal and the entire program will have to be repeated in its entirety. Readmission is not automatic or assumed. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing requires a criminal background check for all graduates who are applying for licensure. Graduating from a nursing program does not assure ASBN’s approval to take the licensure examination. Eligibility to take the examination is dependent upon meeting standards in the ASBN Nurse Practice Act and Rules. You will be required to sign a statement before beginning the nursing program that states that you have read and understand ACA 17-87-312 and the specific offenses which, if pled guilty to, pled nolo contendere to, or found guilty of, will make an individual ineligible to receive or hold a license in Arkansas. You can access this information at the Arkansas State Board website at www.arsbn.arkansas.gov.
Please Note: Effective for August, 2012 Applicants: Students must be enrolled in no more than two (2) nursing prerequisite courses during the semester immediately prior to the semester in which the student desires admission to the LPN program (example, during the summer term prior to fall admission OR during the fall semester prior to spring admission). All remaining pre-nursing courses must be successfully completed by the end of the semester prior to the beginning of the professional program.
Applicants will be selected based on a point system derived from a combination of GPA and TEAS V scores. Students will be allowed to take the TEAS V three times, and the highest TEAS V score on file at the application deadline will be the score that is accepted. Applicants who are seeking re-admission into the Practical Nursing Program must submit a new application packet. If the TEAS V score is less than 12 months old, it will be accepted; if it is older than 12 months, the TEAS V must be repeated. No concurrent enrollment of prerequisites and professional program courses will be allowed.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite CoursesCOURSE SEM. HR.BIOL 2064/LAnatomy and Physiology Lab4BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet3RNSG 2113Math for Nurses3Total 10
Technical Certificate – January Day Program
PRACTICAL NURSING
January Day ProgramSPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1101Geriatrics1P NS 1102Pharmacology I2P NS 1106Nursing Fundamentals and Skills6P NS 1111Vocational, Legal, and Ethical Concepts1P NS 1112Body Structure and Function2P NS 1142Practicum I2Semester Total 14 SUMMER SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1204Medical Surgical Nursing I4P NS 1212Pharmacology II2P NS 1222Nursing Mothers and Infants2P NS 1232Nursing of Children2P NS 1242Practicum II2Semester Total 12 FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1301Mental Health1P NS 1302Pharmacology III2P NS 1314Medical Surgical Nursing II4P NS 1365Practicum III5P NS 1353NCLEX Preparation/Professional Development3Semester Total15 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS51
Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Basic Studies Requirements
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 82 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 16 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) COMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses
Technical Certificate – Four-Semester Evening Program
PRACTICAL NURSING Four-Semester Evening ProgramSPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1101Geriatrics1P NS 1106Nursing Fundamentals and Skills6P NS 1111Vocational, Legal, and Ethical Issues1P NS 1112Body Structure and Function2P NS 1142Practicum IA2Semester Total12 SUMMER SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1102Pharmacology I2P NS 1222Nursing of Mothers and Infants2P NS 1232Nursing of Children2P NS 1242Practicum IIA2Semester Total8 FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1204Medical Surgical Nursing I4P NS 1212Pharmacology II2P NS 1301Mental Health1P NS 1343Practicum IIIA3Semester Total10 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1302Pharmacology III2P NS 1314Medical Surgical Nursing II4P NS 1353NCLEX Preparation/Professional Development3P NS 1402Practicum IVA2Semester Total11 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS51
Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Basic Studies Requirements
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 82 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 16 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) COMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses
Technical Certificate – Four-Semester Evening Program
PRACTICAL NURSING
Four-Semester Evening ProgramFALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1101Geriatrics1P NS 1106Nursing Fundamentals and Skills6P NS 1111Vocational, Legal, and Ethical Issues1P NS 1112Body Structure and Function2P NS 1142Practicum IB2Semester Total 12 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1102Pharmacology I2P NS 1202Medical Surgical Nursing I2P NS 1222Nursing of Mothers and Infants2P NS 1232Nursing of Children2P NS 1243Practicum IIB3Semester Total11 SUMMER SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1212Pharmacology II2P NS 1301Mental Health1P NS 1312Medical Surgical Nursing II2P NS 1342Practicum IIIB2Semester Total7 FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.P NS 1302Pharmacology III2P NS 1324Medical Surgical Nursing III4P NS 1353NCLEX Preparation/Professional Development3P NS 1402Practicum IVB2Semester Total11 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS51
Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Basic Studies Requirements
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 82 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 16 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) COMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses
Technical Certificate – LPN to RN Matrix
LPN/LPN to RN MatrixPre-Nursing CoursesLPNLPN to RNHoursBIOL 2064/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I/LRequiredRequired4BIOL 2003 Diet and NutritionRequiredRequired3RNSG 2113 Math for NursesRequiredRequired3CSCI 1003 Computers and Information Processing Required3BIOL 2074/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II/L Required4MBIO 1124/L Microbiology/L Required4ENGL 1113 Composition I Required3ENGL 1123 Composition II Required3PSYC 2003 General Psychology Required3PSYC 2223 Developmental Psychology OR
Human Growth and Development Required3Total Hours1033
Application Deadline
To apply for admission to a HNS Professional Program, applicants must have completed:
- all basic studies requirements,
- all prerequisite classes (or be currently enrolled in) as specified in the SouthArk catalog for each professional program.
See SouthArk catalog for specifics regarding each program’s requirements and/or consult program advisor.
Program
Class Begins
Application Deadline
LPN – Spring Days and Warren
January, 2015
Spring Semester
September 25, 2014
By 5:00 p.m.
LPN -Evenings
January, 2016
Fall Semester
TBA
RN
January, 2015
Spring Semester
August 31, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall Semester
2015
Currently Accepting Apps until filled
OTA
Summer Semester
2015
April 01, 2015
PTA
Summer Semester
2015
March 1, 2015
Radiologic Technology
Fall Semester
2015
March 30, 2015
EMT
Fall & Spring
Semester
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Paramedic
August, 2013
Fall Semester
Applications Due
July 18, 2014
CNA
CNA Classes offered each Semester
Fall/Spring/Summer
Applications Available
until filled
Respiratory Therapy
Fall Semster
2015
April 28, 2015
Coding – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Transcription – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
MLS
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Phlebotomy/EKG
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Licensed Practical Nursing Advisory Committee
Jo Ann Bridges, ChairDirector Women’s Center
Medical Center of South ArkansasKathy Gartman
Chief Nursing Officer
Medical Center of South ArkansasKaren WomackDirector of Nursing
Oak Ridge Nursing HomeSandra OwensDirector of Nursing
Grace Point Health CareBrenda HopsonRegistered Nurse
Medical Center of South ArkansasKeitha Davidson Director of Nursing
South Arkansas Community CollegeBarbara HendersonDirector of Nursing
Timberlane Nursing HomeAdah MayhanConsumer Representative
TBDStudent Representative
South Arkansas Community CollegeArthur BrownDean of Health and Natural Sciences
Dr. Holly Ayers
Vice President for Learning
Faculty and Staff
- Keitha Davidson, RN, MSN
- Karen Boykin, RN, ADN
- Peg Cole, RN, ADN
- Roslyn Nipper, RN, ADN
- Genevieve White, RN, MSN
- Abbie Gail Jeffers, RN, ADN
- Brett Powell, RN, ADN
- Kathy Modica, Administrative Specialist
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