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NEW! Scholarships for DNP and NP students!

The College of Nursing proudly announces a new scholarship opportunity for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) students.

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ATI TEAS Preparatory Course

We are pleased to announce that UAMS College of Nursing is offering a new free ATI TEAS prep course to help students succeed in their application process.

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Michael Carter is shown with Patricia Cowan (center), dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, at an Alumni Weekend event in 2019. Cowan said she benefited from Carter’s mentorship not only as a colleague but also as a student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she earned her doctoral degree.

UAMS College of Nursing Mourns Passing of Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is saddened to learn of the June 17 death of Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, a UAMS alumnus and longtime dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from UAMS in 1969, Carter…

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A graduate receives his diploma and congratulations from Patricia Cowan, dean of the College of Nursing.

UAMS College of Nursing Honors 183 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing celebrated commencement with a May 16 ceremony that recognized 183 graduates as new colleagues in the nursing profession.

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UAMS Graduates 1,186 Health Professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to confer degrees and certificates to 1,186 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded a total of 1,207 degrees or certificates: 168 to students in the College of Medicine, 183 in the College of Nursing, 643 in the College of…

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Patricia Bamwine, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee School of Social Work-Nashville Campus, speaks about her research on the aftermath of violence, particularly among youths who experience the loss of friends or loved ones.

Conference Celebrates Successes in Collaborative Nursing Research

Nurses and nursing students from across the state convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for a May 2 conference that highlighted the impact of collaborative research.   This year’s Arkansas Nursing Research Day focused on the theme of “Nursing Excellence: Using Research to Advance Science and Practice.” The event featured a series…

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