College of Nursing


July 30, 2014

UAMS’ Barone Named to FDA Tobacco Products Advisory Panel

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – Claudia Barone, Ed.D., A.P.R.N., a professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has become the first nurse appointed to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


College of Nursing Graduates Score Top Pass Rate in State on National Exam

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – Recent graduates of the baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recorded the highest pass rate of any Arkansas nursing college on the Registered Nurse (RN) National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).


College of Nursing Graduates Achieve Top Pass Rate in State

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – Recent graduates of the baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recorded the highest pass rate of any Arkansas nursing college on the Registered Nurse (RN) National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).


July 3, 2013

Brenda Scisson Named Executive Director of Development for UAMS College of Nursing

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — Brenda Scisson has been named executive director of development for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, where she will oversee fundraising efforts for the college that is celebrating its 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary this year. </p>


May 8, 2013

Interprofessional Student Teams Compete to Treat Simulated Patients

Ben Boulden

May 7, 2013 | Music from “Star Wars” filled a UAMS lecture hall May 2 as a Darth Vader-costumed emcee waved a light saber and opened the first Sim Wars competition to the cheers of about 200 students.


March 28, 2012

College of Nursing’s Vogel Honored

Jon Parham

March 28, 2012 | Ralph Vogel, Ph.D., R.N., a clinical assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, was recently honored for his many years of service with the Arkansas Genetic Health Committee (ARGHC).


October 27, 2011

UAMS College of Nursing and Community Partners Lead Effort to Join Nationwide Coalition

Nate Hinkel

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing faculty along with representatives from AARP Arkansas and Arkansas Community Foundation led an effort to join 35 other statewide coalitions dedicated to ensuring access to high-quality health care with nurses functioning at their highest capabilities. </p>


October 26, 2011

NIH Division Director Visits, Praises UAMS

Nate Hinkel

Oct. 26, 2011 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has an impressive reputation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) headquarters, a NIH division director said during a recent visit to UAMS.


June 16, 2011

UAMS Names Frazier College of Nursing Dean

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Lorraine Frazier, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., has been named dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing effective Oct. 1.</span>


UAMS Names Frazier College of Nursing Dean

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK – Lorraine Frazier, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., has been named dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing effective Oct. 1.



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