University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program offers RN graduates of either an associate of science or a diploma program an avenue to pursue an advanced degree while continuing employment. The course work for the BSN completion program builds on the curriculum foundation of the core Registered Nurse program.

 BSN Application Form

1. Be admitted or readmitted to UALR
2. Hold current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse
3. Be graduate of an associate of science or diploma RN program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or graduation from a basic RN program outside the United States.
4. Earn grade C or better in a minimum of 12 credit hours of applicable general education courses beyond the associate
   of science or diploma
5. Hold full or part-time employment as a registered nurse
6. Obtain academic advising from the Department of Nursing.
7. Submit a completed BSN application form to the department.

Exception: Nursing Health Assessment (NURS 3400) may be completed during enrollment in the final semester of an accredited associate degree or diploma RN program. Applicants from other programs must have an application on file within the department in order to be eligible for enrollment in NURS 3400.

Submit your completed application (on-line application available) with the necessary copies of unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, to:

UALR Department of Nursing
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 569-8081 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (501) 569-8081      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
FAX: (501) 371-7546

Starting this fall, CHEM 1400 Fundamentals of Chemistry will require students to complete MATH 1302 College Algebra.  Be aware MATH 1315 will no longer be accepted.  Nursing students are advised to enroll and complete MATH 1302 College Algebra prior to enrolling in nursing courses.

Dr. Preston Molsbee has been appointed to the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (N-OADN).  N-OADN is recognized nationally as the voice for Associate Degree nursing, representing agencies and individual members. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of Associate Degree nursing education, strengthening the professional role of the Associate Degree nurse, and protecting the future of Associate Degree nursing in the midst of health care changes.

Dr. Molsbee is the current President for the Arkansas Chapter of N-OADN and will be starting his seventh year teaching at UALR.  Congratulations Dr. Molsbee!

The UALR Department of Nursing will require clear annual criminal background checks and negative drug screenings of all unconditionally admitted ASN students effective with the Fall 2011 entry class.

Students will be required to order the Certified Background Documents package and Immunization tracker as required items for participation in the ASN program.

We are pleased to announce the ongoing professional progress of our BSN graduating students at the Arkansas State Nurses 97^th Annual Convention (ARNA):

Michele Frost – disseminated her research poster at UALR during the Undergraduate Research Expo. She is now presenting a podium presentation during the ARNA convention (Oct 22 & 23).

Joyce Diemer and Jennifer Bowe presented their first poster during the UALR Undergraduate Research Expo.  They then submitted an abstract to ARNA and have been selected to disseminate this information at the statewide ARNA convention as a podium presentation.

BSN faculty continue to encourage students to submit research posters at UALR Undergraduate EXPO - which leads to professional growth and networking.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program offers RN graduates of either an associate of science or a diploma program an avenue to pursue an advanced degree while continuing employment. The course work for the BSN completion program builds on the curriculum foundation of the core Registered Nurse program.

To apply: http://ualr.edu/nursing/pdf/2010_bsn_app.pdf

1. Be admitted or readmitted to UALR
2. Hold current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse
3. Be graduate of an associate of science or diploma RN program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or graduation from a basic RN program outside the United States.
4. Earn grade C or better in a minimum of 12 credit hours of applicable general education courses beyond the associate
   of science or diploma
5. Hold full or part-time employment as a registered nurse
6. Obtain academic advising from the Department of Nursing.
7. Submit a completed BSN application form to the department.

Exception: Nursing Health Assessment (NURS 3400) may be completed during enrollment in the final semester of an accredited associate degree or diploma RN program. Applicants from other programs must have an application on file within the department in order to be eligible for enrollment in NURS 3400.

Submit your completed application (on-line application available) with the necessary copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, to:

UALR Department of Nursing
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 569-8081
FAX: (501) 371-7546

http://ualr.edu/www/2010/05/04/ualr-offers-online-road-to-bsn-for-baptist-nurses/

The UALR Department of Nursing today received formal notification of the action taken by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) that the UALR Nursing Baccalaureate program has received initial accreditation. The NLNAC has also notified the department of the reaccreditation of the ASN program.

The Department of Nursing wishes to thank everyone who helped with this process. Congratulations to all!