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The official page for the APP's (APRNs, CRNAs, CNM, and PAs) of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. PA's - Physician Assistants

APRN's - The advanced practice registered nurse is prepared to (a) provide and manage care of individuals, families, groups, and/or communities; (b) participate in the development and implementation of health care systems that are accessible and responsive to the consumer; (c) use and collaborate in research; (d) develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs; and (e) provide leadership in

the profession, the health care sector, and society as a whole. CRNA's - Nurse anesthetists have been providing anesthesia in the United States for over 150 years, beginning with the care of wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Today, CRNA’s practice in a variety of organizations including private, public, state and federal government institutions, and in the military where CRNAs continue to be the primary providers of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel on front lines, navy ships, and aircraft evacuation teams around the globe. Anesthesia care settings where CRNAs practice include traditional hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, pain clinics, and physicians’ offices. CRNAs administer a variety of anesthetics to patients as an individual practitioner or in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists and other qualified healthcare professionals for every type of operation or procedure – from open-heart surgery to pain management programs. As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) CRNAs are given a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. Currently, there are over 54,000 nurse anesthetists and student nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) in the United States with approximate demographics of 60% women and 40% men (as compared with 10% men in the nursing profession as a whole). Additionally, CRNAs are the sole providers of anesthesia in approximately two-thirds of all rural hospitals in the United States. CNM's - The Certified Nurse Midwives are primary health care providers to women and are able to perform physical exams, order laboratory tests and ultrasounds, diagnose and treat common problems, provide prenatal care, women’s health care, labor and birth care, as well as health education and counseling. Our Nurse-Midwives attend labor and birth for the patients in the hospital setting, working in collaboration with physicians trained in Obstetrics.

05/01/2026

Please help us congratulate Shannon Whatley for being selected as the May APP of the month. She has been recognized for her exceptional skills and outstanding care.

Shannon received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana. Prior to becoming a nurse midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She is passionate about providing evidence-based, low-tech/high touch care to the pregnant and birthing mothers at UAMS with a compassionate and gentle approach. It’s important to her to form relationships with her patients and their families and to empower them to achieve the birth experience they desire. She also enjoys providing gynecologic and preconception care to non-pregnant women. She is honored to be able to care for the diverse families that seek healthcare at UAMS.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors with her husband and four children.

04/03/2026

Help us Celebrate Emily Wright in April!

Emily Wright, MNSc, APRN, AGPCNP-C is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the Department of Urology. She started her career at UAMS as an RN in 2014 and transitioned to her role in the Department of Urology as an APRN in 2020.

Emily has experience in both Urology Specialties and Urology Oncology. She currently practices full time in Urology Specialties Clinic. Her primary specialties include BPH, kidney stones, and elevated PSA evaluation, although she provides comprehensive care across a broad range of urologic conditions, including women's urology.

She values collaboration with her fellow APPs, residents, and physicians to enhance patient access and deliver high-quality care. Emily is also actively involved in mentoring and training new APP team members, contributing to continued growth and excellence of the department.

03/19/2026

Come join us and be part of Team UAMS!

03/18/2026

Help us celebrate Shannon Hoey!

Shannon received her Associate of Science in Nursing from UALR in 1992, BSN from UAMS in 1997 and MSN from UAMS in 2015. She has worked at UAMS for 6 years. Prior to UAMS, she worked in cardiovascular surgery for 22 years then transitioned to transplant in 2019. She briefly worked with CV surgery team at UAMS for 2 years 2020-2022 then return to transplant. She and her husband love to travel! Shannon said, “If I was not a nurse practitioner, I would love to be a barista but am probably too old for that now!!”

02/27/2026

We are celebrating our Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the month Hillary Mayberry PA-C

Hillary has been part of the UAMS community since 2013, when she began working in the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department conducting research focused on stroke and hypertension. She later attended the UAMS Physician Assistant Program, graduating in 2018. Following graduation, Hillary accepted a position at UAMS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where she practiced clinically until late 2025. In 2021, she received an academic appointment as Assistant Professor and currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education for the UAMS Physician Assistant Program, overseeing the clinical training and professional development of PA students.

Hillary is deeply committed to advanced practice provider leadership and mentorship at UAMS. She currently serves as Immediate Past Chair of the UAMS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council, having served as Chair in 2025. She also serves as Chair of the Mentorship and Transition to Practice Subcommittee, where she helped initiate and launch a formal mentorship program for new APPs in 2024 to support onboarding, professional growth, and retention of APPs across the institution. In addition to her work at UAMS, Hillary serves on the Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants (ARAPA) Board of Directors as Vice President, is Co-Chair of the Communications and Outreach Committee, and is an active member of the CME Conference Planning Committee, supporting statewide PA advocacy, education, and professional engagement. Through her leadership, dedication to education, and long-standing service to UAMS and the PA profession, Hillary continues to advocate for excellence, collaboration, and professional development among advanced practice providers.

01/21/2026

Happy Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) week! Tag a fellow CRNA and post your photos! Tag us

01/01/2026

Congratulations to our January Advanced Practice provider (APP) Jessica Holloway! Jessica has been a dedicated provider at UAMS for 12 years. She currently works in hematology and stem cell transplant, where she also serves as the inpatient APP coordinator. Known for her strong clinical expertise, commitment to patient safety, and collaborative approach, Jessica plays a vital role in caring for some of our most complex patients. Outside of work, she’s married, a proud mom of two boys, an avid football fan, and a dog mom. We’re grateful for the compassion, leadership, and excellence she brings to our patients and teams every day.

12/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Christmas Party! It was a fun time connecting with other UAMS APPs!

12/03/2025

🌟 Congratulations, Joni Yarnell, CNM!🌟

Recipient of the March of Dimes Lifetime Achievement Award!

Honoring a Legacy of Compassion, Leadership & Excellence

Last Thursday, Joni Yarnell, CNM was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the March of Dimes Awards Ceremony—a recognition of her decades of service, dedication to families, and commitment to advancing nurse-midwifery.

A proud table of UAMS Nurse Midwives attended the ceremony to celebrate and support this incredible achievement.

✨ “A career that has changed lives and shaped the future.” ✨

Congratulations, Joni!

Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and unwavering service to the families of Arkansas.

12/01/2025

Congratulations to our APP of the Month of December Christy Salaam!

Christy is an Advanced Practice Provider in the UAMS Department of Neurology, where she has spent the past five years specializing in the care of patients with chronic and complex headache disorders. As a Headache Specialist, she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
In addition to her clinical work, Christy serves as the APP Lead for the Neurology department. In this role, she supports clinical operations, mentors fellow advanced practice providers, and fosters a collaborative environment that strengthens the delivery of care across the service.
Christy is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, further advancing her clinical expertise and leadership skills. Her commitment to excellence, compassion for patients, and dedication to her team are central to her impact at UAMS.

This is what her Nominee said:

“I would like to nominate Christy Salaam APRN, Neurology- Headaches, for APP of the Month because she consistently goes above and beyond to care for her patients and support her colleagues. As the lead of our team, Christy demonstrates outstanding leadership, compassion, and dedication every day. She is always willing to help, fosters a positive work environment, and truly exemplifies what it means to be an exceptional Advanced Practice Provider.”

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Our UAMS Family to Yours.

11/25/2025

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