by - May 20, 2024 6:10 pm
UAFS restarts nursing degree program
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) seeks to address an estimated shortage of more than 200 nurses in the Fort Smith metro by restarting its nursing degree program,…
Tag: nursing shortage
by - May 13, 2024 8:32 pm
Gov. Sanders, Commerce Department distribute $20 million for state’s nursing pipeline
More than $20 million in training grants were awarded to 19 two-year and four-year Arkansas schools to expand the state’s nursing profession. Gov. Sarah Sanders, Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald and…
by - January 22, 2023 5:42 am
AHA study: State short of nurses, other professions
Arkansas in 2021 had only 76% of the registered nurses required to provide the national average level of care demand. The state fared better or worse compared to other states…
by - October 14, 2021 7:53 am
Building the next generation of world-class nurses
From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. Now with high school behind her, she is ready to take the leap and start her career in health care….
by - September 30, 2018 3:41 pm
The ‘perfect storm’ for a nursing shortage
This should get your attention. There will be 1 million vacancies for nurses by the year 2024 — a mere six years away. There are a few factors that are…
by - December 6, 2017 5:40 pm
UAFS, Mercy, and Sparks join forces on accelerated BSN program to combat nursing shortage
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) announced Wednesday (Dec. 6) plans for a 15-month accelerated bachelor of science nursing program, or accelerated BSN, in conjunction with Sparks and…
by - July 14, 2017 8:05 am
Nursing challenges continue for hospitals and other healthcare providers
From the days when nurses worked with doctors in the Roman Empire around 300 A.D. to Florence Nightingale and the emergence of modern nursing, there has always been a need…
by - May 18, 2017 1:25 pm
CHI St. Vincent, UALR announce local initiative to address state’s nursing shortage
In an effort to address the state’s growing nursing shortage, CHI St. Vincent and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Thursday (May 18) announced a three-year initiative to…
by - June 29, 2016 11:51 am
M*A*S*H program gives Fort Smith area high school students introduction to medical careers
The Medical Applications of Science for Health (M*A*S*H) Program kicked off Monday (June 27) from Sparks Hospital’s Charles Shuffield Education Center. The two-week program is designed to give an overarching…