Dr. Sloan Davidson goes on a helicopter ride with Sergeant First Class Brandon Dostert during an Employer Support Boss Lift event.

Davidson Honored for Being a ‘Patriotic Employer’ to Military Spouse

The head of UA Little Rock’s nursing program was honored for being a ‘patriotic employer’ to a fellow nursing professor whose spouse serves in the Arkansas National Guard. Continue reading “Davidson Honored for Being a ‘Patriotic Employer’ to Military Spouse”

Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock, leads a group of nursing students through a simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College

In an innovative initiative blending education and technology, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created an immersive virtual tour of the School of Nursing’s internationally recognized Center for Simulation Innovation to help prepare the next generation of nurses for college life. Continue reading “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College”

Graduate student Ranjitha Hariharalakshmanan won a prestigious scholarship from the AVS for her materials science research into a new way to purify water. Photo by Benjamin Krain

Year in Review: Top 10 Stories of 2023

What have proven to be the most read stories of 2023 that have captured the attention of the UA Little Rock community? Continue reading “Year in Review: Top 10 Stories of 2023”

Anna Williams

Williams Honored by Great 100 Nurses Foundation

Anna Williams, UA Little Rock assistant professor of nursing, has been named a 2023 Honoree of The Great 100 Nurses Foundation. Continue reading “Williams Honored by Great 100 Nurses Foundation”

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”