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Those who’ve never visited or lived in Arkansas often don’t realize what a gem it is until they get there—it’s something of a ‘best kept secret.’ First of all, it’s called The Natural State for good reason. Natural beauty abounds throughout the state, especially in the lush Arkansas River Valley and the Ozark Mountains, adding to the quality of life, especially if you enjoy the great outdoors. The cost of living here is also wonderfully low, as is characteristic of the Southern states. That means your paycheck will go farther and everyday costs will be lower. Arkansas also happens to be a great place to launch a nursing career. In 2008, nursing education leaders here estimated there were about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in Arkansas, and expected that gerontology nurses and those working in nursing homes and home health care would be in great demand over the next 20 years as the Baby Boomers age. Nurses who are skilled in working with the elderly are increasingly in demand here, particularly because Arkansas is a haven for retirees.
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Job opportunities for nurses abound in the state’s hospitals, outpatient clinics, doctor’s offices, nursing homes and home health care agencies. However, the most in-demand jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in and around the more heavily populated areas such as Little Rock, Fayetteville and Hot Springs. Some of the largest and best-known employers of registered nurses in Arkansas include Baptist Health, Inc.; Triad Hospitals, Inc.; and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Those who wish to become nurses in the state can get information about state licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and search the board’s website for information about accredited nursing schools in the state. The Arkansas Nurses Association is the professional organization that represents the state’s nurses, and the organization maintains a website where RNs can find continuing education opportunities and keep up to date on issues relevant to nurses.
School Name: Arkansas Northeastern College
Address: 2501 S Division, Blytheville, Arkansas 72316-1109
Contact: (870) 762-1020 x1114
Website: www.anc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
School Name: Arkansas State University-Beebe
Address: 1000 Iowa Street, Beebe, Arkansas 72012-1000
Contact: (501) 882-3600
Website: www.asub.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Arkansas State University-Main Campus
Address: 2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Contact: (870) 972-2100
Website: www.astate.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Address: 1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Contact: (870) 508-6100
Website: www.asumh.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name Arkansas State University-Newport:
Address: 7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, Arkansas 72112
Contact: (870) 512-7800
Website: www.asun.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
School Name: Arkansas Tech University
Address: Administration Bldg 200; 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas 72801-2222
Contact: (479) 968-0389
Website: www.atu.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name: Baptist Health Schools-Little Rock
Address: 11900 Col Glenn Rd Ste 1000, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210-2820
Contact: (501) 202-6200
Website: www.bhslr.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Private not-for-profit
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
School Name: Black River Technical College
Address: 1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455
Contact: (870) 248-4000
Website: www.blackrivertech.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Address: 183 College Drive, De Queen, Arkansas 71832
Contact: (870) 584-4471
Website: cccua.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name: Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute
Address: 1620 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335-0925
Contact: (870) 633-5411
Website: www.crti.tec.ar.us
Type of School: < 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
School Name: East Arkansas Community College
Address: 1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
Contact: (870) 633-4480
Website: WWW.EACC.EDU
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: Harding University
Address: 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, Arkansas 72143
Contact: (501) 279-4000
Website: www.harding.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Programs Offered: Bachelor’s degree;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Henderson State University
Address: 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999-0001
Contact: (870) 230-5000
Website: www.hsu.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
School Name: Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Address: 1600 West 40th St, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Contact: (870) 541-7850
Website: www.jrmc.org
Type of School: 2-year, Private not-for-profit
Programs Offered: Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
School Name: Mid-South Community College
Address: 2000 W. Broadway, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301-3829
Contact: (870) 733-6722
Website: www.midsouthcc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
School Name: National Park Community College
Address: 101 College Dr, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Contact: (501) 760-4222
Website: www.npcc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: North Arkansas College
Address: 1515 Pioneer Dr, Harrison, Arkansas 72601-5508
Contact: (870) 743-3000
Website: www.northark.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Address: One College Dr, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712-5091
Contact: (479) 636-9222
Website: www.nwacc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Northwest Technical Institute
Address: 709 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, Arkansas 72764
Contact: (479) 751-8824 x0
Website: www.nti.tec.ar.us
Type of School: < 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
School Name: Ouachita Technical College
Address: One College Cir, Malvern, Arkansas 72104-0816
Contact: (501) 337-5000 x1100
Website: www.otcweb.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
School Name: Ozarka College
Address: 218 College Dr, Melbourne, Arkansas 72556-0010
Contact: (870) 368-7371
Website: www.ozarka.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Address: 1000 Campus Drive, Helena, Arkansas 72342-0785
Contact: (870) 338-6474
Website: www.pccua.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
School Name: Pulaski Technical College
Address: 3000 W Scenic Dr, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118-3347
Contact: (501) 812-2200
Website: www.pulaskitech.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 22 to 1
School Name: Rich Mountain Community College
Address: 1100 College Dr, Mena, Arkansas 71953
Contact: (479) 394-7622
Website: www.rmcc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
School Name: South Arkansas Community College
Address: 300 S West Ave, El Dorado, Arkansas 71731-7010
Contact: (870) 862-8131
Website: www.southark.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
School Name: Southeast Arkansas College
Address: 1900 Hazel St., Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Contact: (870) 543-5900
Website: www.seark.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Address: 100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
Contact: (870) 235-4000
Website: WWW.SAUMAG.EDU
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Master’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
School Name: Southern Arkansas University Tech
Address: 100 Carr Road, Camden, Arkansas 71701-1906
Contact: (870) 574-4500
Website: www.sautech.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 27 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas
Address: Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Contact: (479) 575-2000
Website: www.uark.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Address: 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Contact: (501) 569-3000
Website: www.ualr.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello
Address: Highway 425 South, Monticello, Arkansas 71656
Contact: (870) 367-6811
Website: www.uamont.edu
Type of School: 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Address: 1200 N University Mail Slot 4789, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Contact: (870) 575-8000
Website: www.uapb.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Master’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Address: 2005 White Drive, Batesville, Arkansas 72503-3350
Contact: (870) 612-2000
Website: www.uaccb.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Address: 2500 S Main, Hope, Arkansas 71802-0140
Contact: (870) 777-5722
Website: www.uacch.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Address: 1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, Arkansas 72110
Contact: (501) 977-2000
Website: www.uaccm.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Address: 4301 W Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Contact: (501) 296-1275
Website: www.uams.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
School Name: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Address: 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649
Contact: (479) 788-7000
Website: www.uafortsmith.edu
Type of School: 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name: University of Central Arkansas
Address: 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, Arkansas 72035-0001
Contact: (501) 450-5000
Website: www.uca.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree;Post-master’s certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/
