Nursing students with a patient care mannequin

Grant to improve nursing education opportunities

A recently awarded grant of nearly $100,000 is slated to improve nursing education opportunities at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Social work, nursing degree programs garner accolades

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock earned recognition in a couple recent national top 50 lists for affordable and competitive university programs.

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Nursing, Interpreter students hone skills in simulation with deaf patients

Studies show that health care providers enhance patient outcomes in high-risk situations when they participate in plenty of patient simulation exercises to mimic real-world scenarios. Continue reading “Nursing, Interpreter students hone skills in simulation with deaf patients”

Bain named dean of new College of Education and Health Professions

Dr. Ann B. Bain has been named founding dean of the new College of Education and Health Professions (CEHP) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock effective July 1, according to Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Zulma Toro.
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Nursing Building showcase state-of-art SimCare facility Wednesday

The official dedication of the new Nursing Building at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will showcase a new 22-bed, state-of-the art simulation hospital at the school. Continue reading “Nursing Building showcase state-of-art SimCare facility Wednesday”

On-campus ‘hospital’ trains nursing students in real-world environment

“I need a nurse in here, STAT!”

In emergency rooms and critical care units across the country, a well-trained registered nurse instantly acts upon this phrase, knowing that seconds count in a life-and-death situation. Continue reading “On-campus ‘hospital’ trains nursing students in real-world environment”

College of Science to honor top students

The UALR College of Science, the second largest college within the university, will hold its annual awards ceremony and reception at 4 p.m., Friday, April 26. Continue reading “College of Science to honor top students”