Arkansas Nurses Association

07/29/2025

As hospitals continue to grapple with long wait times in emergency departments (EDs), some patient advocates have pushed for "safe staffing committees" to deal with the problem, but the idea has proven to be controversial.

Read more at:
https://www.medpagetoday.com/emergencymedicine/emergencymedicine/116683?trw=no

07/28/2025

Tanya Hawkin's Nursing Column "Social Determinants of Health" A Case Management Perspective is a must read in the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas.
https://www.healthcarejournalar.com/sites/default/files/journal/fb/HJAR-2025-jul-aug/70/index.html

07/25/2025

Please complete survey if you work with young people.

Are you a provider who treats young adults with Opioid Use Disorder? We are working with MidSOUTH to learn more about the work you do caring for patients. Please help us out by taking 5 minutes to answer the survey below! Have questions? Email us!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP96Y35

07/25/2025

Congratulations. Great news for the nursing profession in Arkansas. We look forward to the partnership.

Exciting news! 🎉

Philander Smith University is expanding both its academic offerings and its impact on healthcare in Arkansas and beyond.

Beginning this fall, PSU will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preparing the next generation of culturally competent caregivers through our newly approved BSN program, part of the Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health.

“This is a transformational moment in our institutional history,” said Dr. Maurice D. Gipson, President and CEO. “The approval of our BSN program affirms both the urgent need for qualified nurses and our commitment to graduates who are equipped, empowered and eager to serve.”

🩺 APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2025!
🎓Scholarships are available!
💻 Learn more: https://www.philander.edu/academics/school-of-allied-and-public-health/bsn/

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🔗Read the full news release here:
https://bit.ly/40An0e6

07/22/2025

Support nursing student education.

🎓 Support Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Students! 💙
Help us reach our $25,000 goal to fully fund scholarships for the ANPA 2026 Annual Conference through the Dr. Loretta Ford Memorial Fund.
✅ All donations are tax deductible
🤝 Employer matching funds available
📅 Let’s invest in the future of healthcare—every dollar makes a difference!
🔗 Donate here: https://www.arcf.org/give-online/?fund=ANPA+Dr.+Loretta+Ford+Memorial+Fund

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Registration deadline August 1.

Don't miss out on the 2025 Immunization Summit. Registration ends August 1 https://immunizear.salsalabs.org/2025immunizationsummit/index.html

07/21/2025

WPV is not acceptable.

By focusing on prevention, SB 537 stops workplace violence before it happens and supports patients and providers to create a safer environment for everyone.

Read more about the bill here: https://ow.ly/4Gvu50WrALa
See our other legislative wins in our report at OregonRN.org/Policy

07/21/2025

Sigma Chi Chi nursing scholarship deadline July 30.

Applications for nursing scholarships are being accepted! The deadline is July 30th, so please hurry and get your application in! 💛💚💛

https://sigmachichi.wixsite.com/scholarship

07/21/2025

Continuing Education Information Continuing education for license renewal and reinstatement was mandated by Act 86 of the 2001 Arkansas legislative session. The regulations were put into effect beginning July 1, 2003. Random audits for compliance with the continuing education requirements are conduc...

07/17/2025

Healthcare is always on the ballot. Please make sure you are registered to vote and exercise that right. Plan to attend this webinar.

# # # 🏥 Healing Politics x Vot-ER: Our Collaborative Webinar Returns! **Now more than ever, our voices as health professionals matter.** Join us to explore how you can support a healthier democracy—starting in your own clinic or community. --- # # # 🔍 In this session, you'll: 1. **Explore the Co...

07/11/2025

For nurses working in pediatrics, the Arkansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is giving you an opportunity to elevate your career and impact patient care by attending two upcoming conferences. Learn, connect, and be inspired!
Register now at www.uams.cloud-cme.com