UA Little Rock Nursing

What an amazing start to the semester! 🎉

Our newest nursing cohort is already thriving as they begin learning essential skills in simulation. Our accelerated students have successfully completed their first exam and are doing a fantastic job navigating the challenges of nursing school. We are also incredibly proud of our Student Nurses Association for the outstanding support they provide to their peers.

These students have started their jouRNey strong, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish! ❤️🩺

Congratulations to all of our amazing nursing graduates! It’s hard to believe it has already been a week since graduation. We are so proud of each of you and cannot wait to see the impact you will make in healthcare and in the lives of your future patients.

As one chapter closes, another begins, and we are so excited to welcome a new group of students to campus as they begin their jouRNey into the profession of nursing. The future of nursing is bright!

Happy Student Nurses Day to all of the future nurses working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others. Your dedication, compassion, long hours, and commitment to learning do not go unnoticed. Every challenge is shaping you into the kind of nurse patients will one day depend on. Keep pushing forward, believe in yourself, and remember that the future of healthcare is brighter because of you. We are so proud of each of you and all that you are accomplishing! 💙🩺

Faculty, staff, and students enjoying the fun event hosted by ARNA Region 5.

A wonderful time was had by all at the ARNA Region 5 event.

Wonderful publication just in time for Nurses Week! https://share.google/aimode/bilJ8QZtGmcPZdWk7

https://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/arkansas_times_2026_nurses_appreciation_

UA Little Rock: College of Business, Health, and Human Services; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; UA Little Rock Nursing are well represented! UA Little Rock School of Nursing is fortunate to have four new educators featured in the Arkansas Times 2026 Nurses Appreciation publication. Lauren Atoyebi Banks, Timbre A Jones, Kencia Toombs Stanley, and Katie Harp have brought fresh energy and enthusiasm to our school. Shelia Meabon Brooks is in our ad demonstrating what she does best- teaching students safety in clinical skills. UA Little Rock Alumni, Joanna Hall (and previous faculty member), and Mike Stramiello are taking the nursing profession in Arkansas by storm!! They both do so much for nursing and nurses. There are probably several others pictured that have had an impact on our program or are alumni.

Thank you to all our nursing faculty, staff, students, and to all the nurses out there who are making a difference in lives every day!

Nurses in Arkansas have some wonderful organizations advocating for us! Arkansas Nurses Association; Arkansas Center for Nursing, Inc.; Arkansas Nursing Students' Association

Arkansas Times | 2026 Nurses Appreciation Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

Despite the rainy weather, the Out of the Darkness Campus walk was wonderful on Friday! Thank you to all who participated! Special thanks to Shelia Meabon Brooks for organizing our group's portion as Nursing Team Captain!

What a truly uplifting afternoon celebrating with the Arkansas Center for Nursing, Inc. at the Leadership and Legacy ceremony, which paid tribute to some of the most exceptional nurses in Arkansas. The event shone a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of legacy nurses, young leaders in nursing, and those who are emerging in the field. Special congratulations are extended to our own SarahBeth Phillips, one of the 40 outstanding nurses recognized for their inspiring leadership.

The AAS (RN) nursing applications are now open for summer 2026! Deadline to apply is January 31, 5 p.m. The first step is to attend a Nursing Information Session. Learn more at https://ualr.edu/nursing/.

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