Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the UA Little Rock School of Nursing, leads a group of nursing students who are training with the birthing manikin simulator in the UA Little Rock Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock School of Nursing Earns ANCC Accreditation to Provide Continuing Professional Development Courses for Nurses

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation has granted accreditation for nursing professional development to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock School of Nursing Earns ANCC Accreditation to Provide Continuing Professional Development Courses for Nurses”

UA Little Rock students hanging out on campus by Cooper Fountain. Photo by Ben Krain.

U.S. News and World Report Recognizes UA Little Rock for Social Mobility

Several academic programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have made the grade by earning a spot in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best College Rankings. Continue reading “U.S. News and World Report Recognizes UA Little Rock for Social Mobility”

Senior nursing students in the UA Little Rock School of Nursing prepare for transition to practice by participating in an Emergency Room simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation.

UA Little Rock Receives $165k Grant for Center for Simulation Innovation

The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has awarded the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a $165,000 grant for the Center for Simulation Innovation in the School of Nursing.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $165k Grant for Center for Simulation Innovation”

The jouRNey never ends at the University of Arkansas Little Rock for our students. Whether you are expanding your knowledge base in your specialty, branching out on new topics, or updating your skills, the Professional Development Center can help you reach your goals.

UA Little Rock Professional Development Center Provides Continuing Education Training for Healthcare Professionals

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing has launched the Professional Development Center (PDC) to provide continuing education opportunities for nursing students, healthcare professionals, and emergency response professionals.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professional Development Center Provides Continuing Education Training for Healthcare Professionals”

UA Little Rock nursing students stand in the shape of a heart.

UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of more than 4,100 registered nurses

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has graduated more than 4,100 registered nurses since the accredited degree program began in 1970. Most of these graduates earned an associate’s degree (ASN), but many went on to earn a bachelor’s degree (BSN), even while working full-time. A great many across both degrees used the paramedic and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) transition program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of more than 4,100 registered nurses”

UA Little Rock’s Riley, Snead honored in ‘40 Nurse Leaders Under 40’

The Arkansas Center for Nursing has included two of University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s nursing instructors in its 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Riley, Snead honored in ‘40 Nurse Leaders Under 40’”

Taste of Little Rock draws record crowd, raises $100,000

Taste of Little Rock set new records this year, with nearly 800 people attending and more than $100,000 raised for student scholarships. Continue reading “Taste of Little Rock draws record crowd, raises $100,000”