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Arkansas for Nursing
Network provides statewide resources for nursing
Williams Baptist College
60 W. FULBRIGHT AVE. | WALNUT RIDGE WWW.WBCOLL.EDU | 800-722-4434
WHAT IS ARKANSAS FOR NURSING?
Arkansas for Nursing is an organization comprising representatives from Arkansas hospitals and nursing-education programs. Member organizations are diverse and offer career and educational opportunities for nurses.
The organization is committed to repre- senting a positive image of nursing, edu- cating those who want to pursue a career in nursing and offering job opportunities to nurses within the state. Arkansas for Nurs- ing serves as a resource for those who are interested in a nursing career.
The Arkansas for Nursing website is a central location where nursing information on education and job opportunities can be found. The website also offers resources for advanced nursing-education programs, as well as continuing-education links for nurses to maintain or learn new skills.
Arkansas for Nursing is everywhere — hospitals, clinics, research centers, schools, homes and other places.
Arkansas has 63 nursing programs for licensed-practical-nurse to registered-nurse training, and more than 100 hospitals that
Arkansas for Nursing is an organization dedicated to educating those who want to pursue a career in nursing.
hire nurses after graduation and successful completion of their licensure examinations.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Many qualified individuals seeking a career in nursing need financial assistance. There are federal, state and local programs available to nursing students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and employment. For more information, visit arkansas4nursing.org.
OVERVIEW
Williams Baptist College is a four-year liberal arts college in Walnut Ridge that combines a rigorous academic curriculum with Christian commitment. The college has an average enrollment of 500.
ACADEMICS
Williams offers more than 25 bachelor’s degree majors, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. Small class sizes and a 13- to-1 student-to-teacher ratio assure a personal connection between faculty and students. Students have unique opportunities for individual research and hands-on experience.
FACILITIES
Williams features a beautiful and modern campus. A recent cafeteria renovation doubled the size of the student dining area, and Belle Hall, a new residence facility, will open this fall.
SPORTS
Williams fields teams in 19 varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, and Greco- Roman wrestling for men; and basketball,
Williams Baptist College is a four-year liberal arts college in Walnut Ridge that offers students a well-rounded education with personalized instruction.
cross country, golf, softball, swimming, soccer, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and volleyball for women.
CAMPUS LIFE
More than 20 student organizations, intramural athletics and many other activities give students abundant chances to become involved on campus.
FINANCIAL AID
Incoming freshmen have the opportunity to receive merit-based, need-based and restricted scholarships. Transfer scholarships are available for nonfreshmen.
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