College of Nursing

May 14, 2026

Conference Highlights Importance of Partnerships in Nursing Research

Chris Carmody

Keneshia Bryant-Moore, professor in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, speaks during the Arkansas Nursing Research Day panel on maternal health.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted a May 1 conference that gave nurses and nursing students from across the state an opportunity to exchange ideas and celebrate the impact of nursing research.

UAMS Invests Sarah J. Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, FAAN, in Linda C. Hodges Endowed Dean’s Chair

Andrew Vogler

Rhoads

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invested Sarah J. Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, FAAN, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, into the Linda C. Hodges Endowed Dean’s Chair during a May 7 ceremony. “As I prepared for this day, I reflected on stories that brought me here, and I want…

April 27, 2026

Conference Gives High School, Undergraduate Students a Look at UAMS’ Academic Programs

Chris Carmody

Andersyn Van Kuren, a 10th grader at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, performs chest compressions on a manikin during a trauma-care simulation in the UAMS Simulation Center.

On a recent Saturday morning at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Simulation Center, six high school students gathered around a manikin that needed immediate medical attention.

April 7, 2026

UAMS Colleges Ranked Among U.S. News’ Top Graduate Schools for 2026

Chris Carmody

The front of the UAMS Medical Center is shown in this photo.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026.

March 17, 2026

College of Nursing Awards Scholarships to All 25 Students in Accelerated BSN Program

Chris Carmody

Students gather around an attendee at the scholarship reception. The UAMS College of Nursing held the Feb. 26 reception at the Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville to award $2,000 in scholarships to every member of the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Students from the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing expressed relief and gratitude after receiving a pair of scholarships to ease the financial burden as they navigate the rigorous 15-month program.

February 13, 2026

College of Nursing Graduate Builds on Family’s Legacy in Patient Care

Chris Carmody

Kaitlyn Horton, a third-generation graduate of the UAMS College of Nursing, is shown with her mother, Pamela Horton.

When Kaitlyn Horton earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in December, she fulfilled a dream that she’s held for as long as she can remember. 

January 29, 2026

Nickolas Zaller, Ph.D., Tracie Seidl, MPA, Named as Associate Deans in UAMS College of Nursing

Chris Carmody

Nickolas Zaller (left), Ph.D., and Tracie Seidl, MPA, were appointed as associate deans in the UAMS College of Nursing.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently appointed Nickolas Zaller, Ph.D., and Tracie Seidl, MPA, as associate deans in the UAMS College of Nursing.  

January 28, 2026

UAMS College of Nursing Seeks Applicants for Nurse-Midwifery Program’s Inaugural Cohorts

Chris Carmody

Samantha Crouch (left), DNP, CNM, is an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Nursing and director of the Nurse-Midwifery Program.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing is seeking applicants for the initial two cohorts of its Nurse-Midwifery Program, which will welcome students in the 2026-27 academic year.  

January 5, 2026

UAMS College of Nursing Receives 10-Year Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Program

Chris Carmody

Students from the UAMS College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program work on their skills. The program recently was awarded continued accreditation for a 10-year term.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recently received notice that its Nurse Anesthesia Program was awarded continued accreditation for a 10-year term through the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

December 19, 2025

UAMS Announces 40 New Full-Tuition Scholarships for Incoming Students in Fall 2026

Jon Parham

UAMS will provide scholarships covering full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS with the fall 2026 semester.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a new initiative for attracting some of the best Arkansas students to UAMS. The program will provide full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS, including the College of Medicine, with the fall 2026 semester.


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