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New Graduate LPN Residents

Application Instructions

To apply, go to the UAMS jobs portal and enter ‘LPN New Graduate Residency Program’ in the ‘Search’ key.

New graduate LPN resident programs posted for May 2024 graduates (summer 2024), August 2024 graduates (fall 2024) and December 2024 graduates (winter 2025) or LPNs with less than 12 months experience.

Apply

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New Graduate LPN Opportunities

UAMS is hiring New Graduate LPNs utilizing a ‘Blended Care Nursing Model’ on two (2) of our acute care units (Little Rock location only) and other ambulatory clinics statewide. Acute care positions are in the following areas:

  • A4 Short Stay
  • A7 Transition to Care

Clinical Care Assistant (CCA) Program

UAMS is also hiring LPN students who have completed one clinical rotation, basic theory and nursing skills checkoff to work as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) through our Clinical Care Assistant (CCA) Program!

Learn More

Exciting New LPN Graduate News

New LPN graduates accepting a position into the New Graduate LPN Residency, will be eligible to apply for reimbursement up to $500 for:

  • NCLEX-LPN Examination
  • NLCEX PN Review Course

Email for more information

Hotel Lodging Program

Full-time nurses including new graduates receive reimbursement for hotel lodging including orientation, regular shifts and overtime.

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Program Information

Applicable on designated Medical Surgical units only.

  • More information about inpatient areas

Position Specifics

  • Individual unit offers for full-time positions – 72 hours per pay period
  • 12 hour shifts – nights, days, or variable (based on unit need)
  • Weekend Rotations (based on unit needs)
  • Clinical Orientation – Specialized 3 weeks
  • Unit Orientation – paired with Preceptors for several weeks depending on unit & progress.

Program Summary

  • 12 month New Graduate LPN Resident Program
  • LPN new resident classes will be held every other month during the first year to build nursing competency, knowledge, skills and attitudes
  • Unit specific orientation activities along with experienced preceptors who provide support and guidance
  • Mentoring and support for the new graduates’ professional well-being provided throughout the first year of practice
  • Division nurse leaders coordinating additional observation experiences to match the unique patient population

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an LPN nursing program
  • Permanent or temporary licensure to practice nursing in the State of Arkansas (by scheduled start date)
  • Must have less than 12 months of LPN work experience

Requirements

  • Online Application, Professional Resume & Cover Letter (upload as one document into the system upon application)
  • Complete the 1-year LPN new resident program and all monthly classes required to advance through the Clinical Ladder. These classes are created to build nursing competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Questions?

Email us for more information

  • Application Process

    Email Askrecruitment@uams.edu

  • Director – Transition to Practice

    Email SFinley@uams.edu

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