Interested in getting a nursing degree? Little Rock, Arkansas has some big features to recommend the city as a place to live and study.
Big Opportunities for Nursing Students in Little Rock
by H. L. Staples
Some big names have come out of Arkansas, such as Sam Walton of Wal-Mart, President Clinton, and Senator Hillary Rodham-Clinton, to name a few. These are the sorts of folks whose accomplishments make headlines. But remarkable people working behind the scenes get their start in Arkansas too. For example, Arkansas, particularly Little Rock, is producing exceptional medical personnel, including nurses.
The biggest city in Arkansas, followed by Fort Smith and North Little Rock, Little Rock is a historic place, with charming neighborhoods, quality museums, and lovely parks. Plus, you can explore picturesque lakes. Fish in world-class trout streams. Hike the Ozarks. Get your nursing degree in Little Rock, while taking in a bit of both culture and nature.
Little Rock is Health Centered
You'll find no shortage of health centers in Little Rock. Served by four hospitals--Arkansas Children's Hospital, Baptist Health Centers, St. Vincent Hospital, and University Hospital--Little Rock offers students access to some of the country's most highly trained medical personnel and research scientists, as well as extensive prospects within a pediatric specialization.
Colleges and Universities in Little Rock
Several of Arkansas's colleges and universities make their homes in Little Rock, ranging from state universities to technical institutes. You could live locally and enroll in a nursing program at one of these institutions. Or, you can get your nursing degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Services, which offers an online nursing degree.
State of the Art in Arkansas
As the state's only medical teaching facility, the University of Arkansas for Medical Science serves as the hub for state of the art medicine in the region. Besides drawing some of the nation's top medical professionals to Little Rock, UAMS also brings state of the art medical services to patients beyond the city limits. Programs like the UAMS Regional Programs, the Rural Health Program, and Telehealth extend the facility's services in communities around the state. Numerous other UAMS-supported programs provide nursing students further ways in which to develop their knowledge and expertise, including:
• Kids First
• UAMS Head Start
• UAMS's Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
To experience a lovely city located in a beautiful natural setting, while taking advantage of first-rate opportunities in the nursing field, the prescription is Little Rock, Arkansas.
Sources
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Nursing
About.com, "Little Rock"
Census.gov, "Quick Facts, Arkansas"
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About the Author
H.L. Staples has written articles for the Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, and Georgia Review, among other publications. She has degrees from the University of Georgia and Syracuse University.