At a recent ceremony at the UAMS College of Nursing, we thanked donors who made it possible for all students in the inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program to receive a full scholarship. The greatest help came from the bequest of Mrs. Johnnie Moum. Mrs. Moum’s estate gift to the College provided dollar-for-dollar matching […]
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Dissertation Defense Announcement : Ashley D. Jensen Doctoral Candidate
“Perspectives about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: Adult Explanatory Models.” Committee Chair: Dr. Claudia Barone Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Time: 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Location: COPH 2280
The Graduate School White Coat Ceremony
At the Graduate School White Coat Ceremony held on Monday, September 29th, we have several of the students receive recognition. Shown in the photo are (left to right) Drs. Pao-Feng Tsai, Kerry Jordan, Dr. McGehee. Kerry Jordan received her coat, assisted by her Chair, Dr. Pao-Feng Tsai. Erin Bush received a certificate to recognize her […]
Soiree Editor Addresses LR Departmental Club
The UAMS College of Nursing has a close relationship with the Little Rock Departmental Club, a women’s civic club that helped establish the UAMS College of Nursing over 60 years ago. Several College of Nursing faculty, leadership and former faculty are active members of the club. The Little Rock Departmental Club has an endowed scholarship […]
Dean Frazier Visits UAMS NW Arkansas
UAMS College of Nursing Dean Lorraine Frazier (second from right) visited the UAMS Northwest Arkansas campus last week and greeted four College of Nursing students. The students, all pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner degree, are (left to right) Becky Luther, Donna Long, Jeannette Carter and Mindy Kazery. All are working towards a May, 2015 graduation.
PhD Student Named Jonas Scholar
Paul Ropp, DNP, MNSc, BSN, RN, a student in the UAMS College of Nursing PhD program, has been named as a Veteran Healthcare Program Jonas Scholar for 2014-16. As part of this award, he will receive financial assistance plus travel money to attend the Jonas Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. This is our third student […]
Deans Honoring Deans
UAMS College of Nursing Dean Lorraine Frazier (right), along with Dean Barbara Williams of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Nursing (left) recently hosted a luncheon to honor Dr. Cathleen Shultz (center) on her recent retirement as Dean of the Carr College of Nursing at Harding University. Approximately 20 Deans, former Deans and Arkansas […]
College of Nursing Students Surprise Faculty With Iced Frolic
Several College of Nursing students on Friday, August 22, decided to surprise a couple of the College of Nursing facultymembers, Janet Shirley and Mark Tanner. The ever-popular “ice bucket drop” seemed to be a “cool” idea, or make that a “cold” idea. At the count of 1 – 2 – 3, the ice water bucket […]
College of Nursing Donates to Schools
The UAMS College of Nursing took a collection for school supplies to be delivered to area schools. Over $900 was raised from faculty and staff. Supplies were delivered to Chicot Elementary in Little Rock and Redwood Early Childhood Center and North Heights Elementary, both in North Little Rock. Shown here making some of the deliveries […]
DNP Class #2 Now Started
The UAMS College of Nursing’s second class of students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program arrived on campus Thursday, Aug. 14 for orientation. The DNP degree blends clinical, organizational, economic and leadership skills to prepare nurses at the highest level to lead health care innovation and influence policy. The course is offered online. […]