Uniting Nurses and UAPB Nursing Students During ARNA Nurses Day at the Capitol

UAPB’s Department of Nursing students and faculty attended Nurses Day at the Capitol as a step toward teaching students about advocacy for the profession. UAPB faculty in attendance included Debra Davis, MSN, FNP, Vinetta Lindsey, MSN, FNP, and Dr. Brenda Jacobs, DNP, UAPB Department of Nursing Chair. The Arkansas Nurses Association (ARNA) sponsored the 2024 Nurses Day at the Capitol to unite nurses and nursing students to advocate for nursing issues with elected officials.

March is National Nutrition Month

Each year in March, health and nutrition professional dietitians and nutritionists come together to highlight National Nutrition Month, Dr. Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said.  “During this time, professionals provide creative tips and knowledge to increase awareness about the importance of good nutrition for their families, friends,…

Stretching Your Food Dollars 

Stretching your food dollars does not begin when you get to the store; it starts at home, Dr. Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said.  “Spending a small amount of time planning can save money later. Grocery shopping can be challenging, especially on a limited budget,” she…

Make Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year

The start of a new year provides an opportunity to begin new goals and habits, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Those goals and habits can have a positive impact on mental health.  “Those well intended resolutions can also lead to feelings of stress and…