The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s undergraduate nursing program has made a significant jump in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, moving up 53 slots to No. 130 in the nation. This improvement highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare education and its dedication to preparing future healthcare leaders. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $969,200 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) program to help attract, prepare, and retain more nurses in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage”
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing professor has taken on two new roles to build her leadership skills in the community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Takes on New Leadership Roles”
Nursing students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive a more realistic nursing education in the Center for Simulation Innovation thanks to a grant from the Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust. Continue reading “Grant from Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust to Benefit Center for Simulation Innovation”
In an historic milestone for UA Little Rock’s nursing program, December 2023 graduates from the School of Nursing earned a 100 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for the first time in program history! Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Grads Earn 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX Nursing Exam for First Time”
The Out of Darkness Walk, a nationwide event aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention, unfolded successfully on Oct. 29 at the War Memorial Park Golf Course in Little Rock, Arkansas. Continue reading “Out of Darkness Walk Sheds Light on Suicide Prevention”
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some exceptional students. Meet Vasti Hernandez, a future healthcare provider, Donaghey Scholar, student reporter, and volunteer translator! Continue reading “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Vasti Hernandez”
SarahBeth Phillips, an assistant clinical professor of nursing at UA Little Rock, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty, which celebrates nursing faculty for their inspirational influence on the nurses of today and tomorrow. Continue reading “Phillips Receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing has received continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), considered the leading authority in nursing education accreditation, through 2030 for its associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Continue reading “UA Little Rock School of Nursing Earns Reaccreditation from ACEN”
2023 has been an exciting year for Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Soiree Magazine Names Davidson a ‘Women to Watch 2023’”
