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Arkansas Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs

The Arkansas Hospital Nursing & Allied Health Workforce Data Set (2007-2009) study Find
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Now found critical vacancies in a number of health disciplines, with the largest vacancy percentages being in medical/surgical RNs, nursing assistants, LPNs, radiographers, respiratory therapists and medical record coders. Shortages also were noted among case managers, medical transcriptionists, social workers, biomedical technologists, physicians and polysomnographers. According to Dr. Peter Kohler, vice chancellor of the Northwest Arkansas campus of UAMS, vacant nursing positions number close to 3,000 in Arkansas. The state also suffers from shortages of about 800 primary care physicians, 1,500 specialists, 1,300 pharmacists and more than 3,100 allied health care workers. As a predominantly rural state, Arkansas has less-populated areas that already are feeling the pinch of the health care worker shortage, and the state's popularity as a haven for retirees further complicates the shortage. Nationwide, the U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts more than 1 million new and replacement workers will be needed by 2012 in the nursing field alone, and as many as 5.3 million health care worker vacancies could exist by then. As boomers continue to age, the gap will continue to expand. Arkansas is a beautiful state with abundant lakes, forests, cosmopolitan cities, and vast rural areas that offer small town charm. The weather is typically mild, cost of living is lower than national averages, and nursing and healthcare salaries are above the norm. Career options and opportunities for nurses and allied health professionals abound in Arkansas.

In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many healthcare agencies prefer or require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for their nursing staff, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.

Average Nursing Base Salaries:

Nursing Assistant: $21,833 - $26,636 Licensed Practical Nurse: $32,633 - $39,323
RN Staff Nurse: $51,016 - $61,917 Nurse Practitioner: $69,292 - $81,675

Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs For Arkansas

Browse accredited nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from Arkansas, then request free information from any or all schools offering programs that match your needs:

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The College Network

Earn your accredited LPN to RN degree, LPN to BSN degree, RN to MSN, or Master's in Nursing completely 100% online with no classroom attendance required. Learn at your own pace from wherever you have internet access and receive personalized academic support. Financing guaranteed and no waiting list.

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Fayetteville

Blue Cliff College

Blue Cliff College is committed to using its human and physical resources to provide services facilitating personal growth, professional development and a sense of responsibility to our students. We have the career-focused educational programs you need to get started in a career you'll love.

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Kaplan University

Kaplan University's online nursing programs enable R.N.s to complete the education needed to enhance their skills to better meet the demands of patient care and qualify for new opportunities in specialized nursing and management with no classroom attendance required.

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Rogers

Bryan College

Bryan College cares about your career from the moment you enroll and sees you through to graduation, employment and beyond.We believe that each student should be treated as an individual. Start your career today at Bryan College!

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Little Rock

Remington College

At every Remington College campus, we provide training with an emphasis on teaching the specific job-related skills that employers look for when making hiring decisions. Programs of study are developed in areas that are expected to have high demand for skilled workers in the coming years.

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Indiana State University

Indiana State University's online LPN to BSN degree is the only online RN/BSN training program in the country. LPNs and LVNs can earn their NLNAC-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree without stepping foot in a classroom. Learn more »

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Walden University

Walden University is an accredited online institution that for over 38 years has provided an engaging learning experience for working professionals. In the Walden University School of Nursing you’ll advance your career on your terms through our innovative online learning regardless of where you live.

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

At Chamberlain College, we provide nursing programs that feature a broad educational foundation and extensive clinical practice. We teach our students to be compassionate and clinically proficient nurses. Our flexible online programs allows registered nurses to advance their nursing careers by earning a BSN degree in as few as 3 semesters, or earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree while you work — online, on your time. Learn more »

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Multiple Locs.

University of Phoenix Online / Campus

University of Phoenix offers working adults the choice of pursuing a degree online, on-campus, or doing a flexible combination of both. On-Campus programs last 5 - 6 weeks. Nursing degree programs including LPN to BSN, LVN to BSN, and RN to BSN programs, and 12+ Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are available either on-campus or online. Nursing program availability and delivery format differ by location. Nursing degree programs include:

Campuses: NW Arkansas / Multiple Locs.

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