UA Little Rock nursing faculty Karen Bristow and Joanna Hall and her son Bodie volunteer at the Family Assistance Center.

Nursing Professors Volunteer to Give Back in Tornado Relief Efforts

Ever since the EF3 tornado struck central Arkansas on March 31, countless people have stepped up to volunteer and give back to those in need. Continue reading “Nursing Professors Volunteer to Give Back in Tornado Relief Efforts”

Paula Rocha

Mother of Four Happy to Start Nursing Career After Losing Home in Tornado

After losing her home to the devastating tornado that struck central Arkansas on March 31, a graduating UA Little Rock student and mother of four from Little Rock is looking forward to the positive things in life, including starting a new career as a nurse. Continue reading “Mother of Four Happy to Start Nursing Career After Losing Home in Tornado”

UA Little Rock Unveils New Advanced Pediatric Manikin for Nursing

The UA Little Rock School of Nursing has welcomed a special addition to the Center for Simulation Innovation, a new pediatric manikin that will help nursing students and professionals train for a variety of health care scenarios involving young children.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Unveils New Advanced Pediatric Manikin for Nursing”

UA Little Rock student Alyssa Fawbush competes on "Wheel of Fortune."

UA Little Rock Student to Compete During Wheel of Fortune’s College Week on Thanksgiving

The first week of school for Alyssa Fawbush, a senior double majoring in psychology and nursing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has turned into the most eventful week of the college student’s life. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student to Compete During Wheel of Fortune’s College Week on Thanksgiving”

UA Little Rock nursing students deliver a baby on the School of Nursing's new Lucina AR Childbirth Simulator. Photo by Ben Krain.

New Birthing Manikin Provides Lifelike Training for UA Little Rock Nursing Students

The addition of a new birthing manikin simulator to UA Little Rock is ensuring that nursing students are getting the hands-on experience they need to care for patients in Arkansas. Continue reading “New Birthing Manikin Provides Lifelike Training for UA Little Rock Nursing Students”

Brittney Harding

UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Nursing Career

Brittney Harding has wanted to become a nurse ever since she was a little girl. She grew up watching her mother become a nurse and even attended some of her classes as a child. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Nursing Career”