University of Arkansas at Little Rock

During the month of October Studio1 Photography will be capturing Department of Nursing student headshots. 

These photographs will be used for graduating class composites like the ones you see in the hallways.  It is important for both your graduating class and the Department of Nursing, which you love so very much, to have every graduate represented. 

There will be a $20 sitting fee which includes and 8×10 composite of your graduating class and your choice of wallets.  Additional packages may be purchased individually. 

It is your responsibility to get these taken next month.  Schedule an individual appointment directly by emailing Contact@studio-1-photo.com or call 501-650-1806.  Flyers are posted throughout the Department of Nursing.

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Congratulations to Joanna Hall, Caleb Tolbert, Chelsea Donahue, Holly Moore, Aaron Johnson, and Amelia Reed.  They are the 2011-2012 Willard and Pat Walker Scholarship Award Winners.  Each student will receive $2,000 each semester of nursing school.

Finalists include Candice Baker, Louene “Michelle” Clark, Michelle Magee, Amy Keeling, Andrew Roles, and David Flowers. 

This year, UALR received an unprecedented 70 scholarship requests with only a limited number to give away.  The Department of Nursing realizes our students need for financial assistance and will continue to explore ways to provide financial support and reward academic excellence for our future leaders in the healthcare field through partnerships with the community.  Congratulations again to the winners.

Declare Your Major - Each student who successfully completed NURS1300 must declare their major in BOSS prior to Fall semester.  If you have not already done this, click on the student services tab and then click on Student Request Menu.  Declare “Nursing” with no minor unless approved by the department.

Confirm the Term - Please make sure you confirm your registration by this Friday, August 12.  We know you have received many emails about this date.  The university will drop you from your registered courses (including clinical group) and you will be required to complete the registration process again.

The faculty and staff are available for assistance if needed.  We welcome you to the Department of Nursing and wish you the best of luck as you continue your journey towards a remarkable career.

This is the last chance to submit applications for the Flora Mae Griffey Scholarship.  This scholarship awards $2000 in financial assistance for second year UALR nursing students. 

This award will be based on GPA with primary consideration being financial need.  A writing sample should be submitted with this application.  Qualified students must submit a completed application and writing sample to Ms. Lee Bailey in the Department of Nursing by Wednesday, August 17.

Click below to print application and for more information on this excellent opportunity.

Flora Mae Griffey Scholarship.pdf

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 record 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. Friday, July 22. 

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

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

Dr. Ann Schlumberger has been elected to serve on the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The NLNAC is responsible for the specialized accreditation for nursing education programs. NLNAC supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by the functions of accreditation. The NLNAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredits over 20 nursing schools in Arkansas. 

Dr. Schlumberger has served as Chairperson of the Department of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 1997 and has been a faculty member at UALR since 1987.

For more information about the NLNAC and nursing accreditation visit http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm