Southern Arkansas University News

The Employment Resource Center at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia will sponsor its annual Health Professions Career Day from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.

Representatives from various health organizations will be available to speak with students about career opportunities in health-related fields

Applications are currently being accepted for January admission in the new On-line RN-BSN Completion Program at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.

“The new program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission until 2011 and is designed for the working non-traditional student,” said Dr. Bernadette Fincher, chair of the Department of Nursing. “Because the

The Department of Nursing at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, was one of four nursing programs to receive a $3,750 donation from the Minden Medical Center and its owner, LifePoint.

Also receiving awards were Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, and Northwest Louisiana Vocational Technical College.

Minden Medical Center was recognized as the number one hospital in LifePoint

The Office of Continuing Education at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, will offer the Certified Nursing Assistant Program from 4 to 9 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday beginning Oct. 16.

This 90-hour program combines classroom instruction and clinical experience. Students successfully completing the program are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency and are then qualified to take

Registered nurses wanting to earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree, but do not have time to attend traditional classes, now have the option to earn their degree on-line with the newly accredited R.N. to B.S.N. Completion Program offered by the Department of Nursing at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.

“The on-line program is intended for