University of Arkansas at Little Rock

An account has been established for people who would like to contribute to the well-being of the family of Jinglei Yi, UALR Department of Nursing Alumni who died after her vehicle slid off an icy road into a western Little Rock pond on January 14.  Her child, Le Yang, survived the accident but remains hospitalized and will require extensive help after he is released.  Yi’s husband has been on unpaid family leave to be with his son.  Jinglei hadn’t worked long enough for her child to qualify for Social Security benefits.  The account is at Bank of the Ozarks in the name of Le Yang.  A donation can be made at any branch bank.  Neighbor Michelle Mitchell said their neighborhood gathered $3,300 so far.Â

For  students who are applying to the 2013 nursing program:

UALR Testing Services is expanding their hours to accommodate those needing to take the EVOLVE A2.  The test, which is $67.00, can be taken Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  Walk-in anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with a red Department of Nursing advising slip and your payment.

All students must register a username and password through Evolve prior to taking the exam.  Instructions are listed below.  Please feel free to call or email if you have additional questions and GOOD LUCK!!!

 

Steps to Register for Evolve

This past September, UALR was chartered with the Xi chapter of the newly formed Alpha Delta Nu National Honor Society for Associate Degree Nursing. The honor society was original founded in the state of Illinois and, with the support of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN) Executive Board, recently became a national society.  UALR was the first chapter in the country chartered outside the state of Illinois. 

Students who meet the eligibility requirements are invited in their 3rd semester of the nursing program.  Those who are invited for consideration of membership will complete a group community project during the 3rd and early 4th semester. Upon completion of the project and by maintaining of the academic requirements, the student will be officially inducted into the honor society during the 4th semester of the program. 

This last week the following students were invited for consideration of membership in the Xi chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. This is the first group of students to be invited to this newly formed chapter. 

Ashton Baca

Mathew Burgess

Shana Caddy

Kayla Cline

Amanda Cox

Megin Crownover

Lindsey Tarver

Brook Graham

Melanie Spurr

Jonathan Weigt

Iudita Young

Amelia Reed

Alexandra Jenner

Destiny Holley

Joanna Hall

Congratulations to those invited.  Keep up the hard work

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Willard and Pat Walker RN to BSN Scholarship.  This scholarship is worth $6,000 designed to assist in paying for the cost of tuition and fees while a student attends nursing school.  These scholarships are only available to UALR Department of Nursing RN to BSN students

The deadline for this scholarship is August 10, 2012.  This is an excellent opportunity to ease the financial burden of completing your Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Please call or email Jon Vickers at jmvickers@ualr.edu or 501-569-8070 if you have any questions.

 Walker BSN Application

Good Luck!

Congratulations:

Michelle Mollette, Lisa McMillon, Kristy Hecker-Wurst, Lori Ann Hendrix, Jyrissa Q Sargent, Stephanie Paladino and Destry Steeley

These are your 2012 Willard and Pat Walker Scholars.  With over 70 applicants the selection committee had a challenging decision. 

The Willard and Pat Walker Foundation Scholarship is awarded to outstanding first year nursing students to cover the cost of tuition while attending nursing school.  Selections were based on academic excellence, professionalism and financial need.  Congratulations to our award winners and good luck to everyone this fall.

The UALR Department of Nursing is now accepting applications for the Willard and Pat Walker Nursing Scholarship.  This scholarship will be available to several first year nursing students. 

The Willard and Pat Walker Scholarships are awarded to full-time students majoring in the nursing program. Award will be based on academic excellency, professionalism, and financial need. A writing sample should be submitted with the application. Total award is $8000 ($2000 per nursing semester).

Qualified nursing students must submit a complete application along with their writing sample to Ms. Lee Bailey in the Department of Nursing (ETAS 405) by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. 

Click below to print the application and to get more information on this wonderful scholarship opportunity.

UALR Department of Nursing Private Scholarships WalkerOnly- ASN (2).pdf

The 2012 composite is available for pickup at your convenience.  They are available at the front desk.  If you would like your photos mailed, contact jmvickers@ualr.edu

If you have not applied to UALR, please do so now.  You will register for NURS 1300 during orientation on April 28.  You do NOT need to register for NURS1300 prior to New Nursing Student Orientation.

If you have received your acceptance letter but not yet registered for orientation do so now by clicking the tab above and putting in your password.

If you have not received an acceptance letter, we will continue to send these out throughout the semester.

The UALR Department of Nursing is still accepting applications for the 2012 class.  Remember, we only accept students once a year and this may be your last chance to apply until 2013.  Please register for the group information session to be advised.

Congratulations to those of you who submitted their completed application by the priority deadline.  The Admissions Committee is diligently reviewing the applications.  Letters will be sent out by the end of the month.

Please call or email if you have additional questions.

Jon Vickers
Academic Counselor
501-569-8070 - jmvickers@ualr.edu

There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow. - Orison Swett Marden

The UALR Office of Testing Services has opened up additional EVOLVE A2 examinations for March. 

For more information visit www.ualr.edu/testing

Remember, you must be advised by the Department of Nursing prior to scheduling your exam.  For questions on advising and the red advising slip, contact Jon Vickers at 501-569-8070.  Good Luck Everyone!!