UAMS College of Nursing

07/15/2025

Our baccalaureate nursing students at UAMS College of Nursing are building critical assessment skills using the MedVision Auscultation Task Trainer (MATT)! This advanced simulator features lifelike adult and pediatric torsos with light-up landmarks and real patient heart, lung, and bowel sounds. With customizable scenarios and touchscreen
controls, students get hands-on practice in both adult and pediatric auscultation. 💻

07/09/2025

📚✨ Our newest Future Nurses are already putting in the work! The UAMS College of Nursing BSN Class of 2027 is hitting the books and making moves toward excellence. 💪🏽🩺

Welcome to a journey filled with purpose, passion, and plenty of study sessions. We’re so proud of you already! 💙

07/07/2025

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new Midwifery Clinic on the Fayetteville campus this Monday, July 7!

Dr. Samantha Crouch, DNP, CNM, IBCLC, will see patients every Monday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. She brings years of experience in midwifery care and education to Northwest Arkansas!

📍 Schedule your visit and learn more today!

07/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce the publication of a groundbreaking study revealing a novel way that medications and environmental molecules may influence the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

With the essential collaboration of Dr. Corey Nagel from the UAMS College of Nursing, Dr. Asante uncovered significant differences in Alzheimer’s rates among individuals taking certain medications.

This exciting discovery opens new doors for understanding prevention and treatment strategies. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the connections between our environment, medications, and brain health!

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07/07/2025

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who bring comfort, care, and compassion to every shift—just like chocolate brings joy to every bite. 💙

To all the nurses out there: you deserve all the chocolate in the world for the love and dedication you pour into your work every day. 🍬👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

💬 Tag a nurse who deserves a sweet treat today!

07/04/2025

As we celebrate the freedom and resilience of our nation this 4th of July, let’s take a moment to recognize the nurses who embody those same values every day. 🩺💙
Whether they're working through the holiday or spending it with loved ones, nurse heroes continue to serve with courage, compassion, and commitment. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our communities—on and off the clock.

💬 Tag a nurse you admire and thank them for their service!

07/02/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate Dominique DuBois, who successfully defended her dissertation on June 18th. Her research, Impact of the Medicaid Waiver on Rates of Cesarean Sections and Maternal Morbidity in Foreign-born Hispanic Women,” is a powerful contribution to maternal health equity.

Dominique was a T-32 Scholar, trained in advanced analytics, and a proud Hearst Doctoral Scholar. We are incredibly proud of the excellence and dedication she brought to her work.

A heartfelt thank you to her outstanding committee:
👩‍🏫 Dr. Clare Brown
👨‍🏫 Dr. Mick Tilford
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Martha Rojo
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Natalie Capps
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Patricia Cowan (Chair)

Please join us in congratulating Dr. DuBois on this amazing achievement! 👏🎉

07/01/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our newest Emeriti! 🎉

The UA Board of Trustees has officially granted emeritus status to the following distinguished individuals:

✨ Dr. Melodee Harris
✨ Dr. Sharon Stevenson
✨ Dr. Judith Weber
✨ Dr. Patricia Cowan

Emeritus faculty refers to retired faculty members who are awarded an honorary title—often “Professor Emeritus”—in recognition of their exceptional service and lasting contributions** to the university. Though retired from active duties, they remain esteemed members of our academic community.

We celebrate your legacy and thank you for the lasting impact you've made. 💙👏

07/01/2025

We are happy to celebrate the retirement of an extraordinary nurse, educator, researcher, and mentor—Dr. Melodee Harris. While she humbly requested no formal celebration, we couldn’t let this day pass without recognizing her profound impact on the UAMS College of Nursing and the nursing profession as a whole.

Since joining our faculty in 2003, Dr. Harris has been a driving force in advancing gerontological nursing education, research, and practice. Her accomplishments are many, including:

✨ Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
✨ Developer of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track
✨ Over $2.7M in funded research and program grants
✨ Co-Director of the Arkansas Hartford Center of Geriatric Excellence
✨ Author of 49 manuscripts, 19 book chapters, and 100+ presentations
✨ Mentor to countless students and faculty

Beyond the accolades, Dr. Harris has been a generous mentor, a visionary leader, and a steadfast advocate for older adults and their families. Her legacy will continue to shape our college and the field of nursing for years to come.

Though she is retiring, we’re thrilled that Dr. Harris will remain connected as a volunteer faculty member—continuing to inspire and guide us with her wisdom.

Please join us in wishing Dr. Harris all the best in this exciting new chapter! 💐

06/26/2025

✅ Accepted PREPARE scholars must:
1. Meet with a retention specialist every semester
2. Maintain a 3.0 GPA
3. Commit to program requirements and post-grad tracking
Are you up for the challenge?

APPLY NOW: https://nursing.uams.edu/prepare-scholarship/

Eligibility criteria:
Be a licensed registered nurse (RN).
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Be enrolled full time in an advanced nursing education program: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH), or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP).
***Part-time students will only receive funding during their final year of the program.

06/25/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that several of our exceptional faculty members have been named among the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas for 2025!

Join us in celebrating:

👩‍⚕️ Cesalie Wallace, DNP, APRN – Assistant Professor
👩‍⚕️ Janice Taylor, DNP, AGPCNP, APRN – Assistant Professor
👩‍⚕️ Lakendra Ready, DNP, FNP, APRN – Clinical Instructor
👩‍⚕️ Laura Hayes, PhD, MNSc, APRN – Associate Professor
👨‍⚕️ Mark Dunavan, DNP, CRNA, APRN – Assistant Professor

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and thank you for your dedication to excellence in nursing education and care!

06/25/2025

We are proud to announce that Dr. Crouch has been named a Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)—a distinguished honor recognizing her excellence in midwifery, education, and advocacy. This fellowship celebrates her commitment to maternal health and her leadership in advancing the midwifery profession.

Let’s give a round of applause to Dr. Crouch for this well-earned recognition!