Published on November 2, 2017
Ozarka College recently received notification from Topnursing.org that Ozarka's Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program has been ranked as the 8th best LPN program in the state of Arkansas! Topnursing.org designs the rankings to help students, professionals, and visitors find the best LPN programs in the State.
Topnursing.org's website states, "Ozarka College is located in Melbourne, Arkansas, and maintains the nursing standards by providing clinical practice and enhanced general education to its students. It is equipped with high-end labs and small classrooms. The experienced faculty emphasizes on students' personal and professional growth and promotes lifelong learning. Ozarka College is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. "
The ranking methodology for Topnursing.org includes the following criteria: passing rate of alumni in NCLEX, financial aid that a school provides, number of students, well-developed architecture, infrastructure, superior technology, ranking in US News and World Report, teachings offered by world-class faculty, inclusion of world-class facilities, and world-class opportunities.
"We are honored to be recognized as one of the top LPN programs in the state, " said Katie Wilson, Ozarka College interim allied health division chair/director of nursing. "Our dedicated nursing faculty strive to educate the students to be competent, professional, and well-rounded practical nurse graduates. We look forward to continuing to provide a meritable nursing education here at Ozarka College and enhancing the healthcare of the communities we serve. "
For more information about Ozarka College's LPN program, please call 870.368.2024 or email: admissions@ozarka.edu. To view Topnursing.org's list in its entirety, please visit: http://www.topnursing.org/lpn-programs/arkansas/.