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Nurses in Arkansas
Arkansas RNs work across UAMS in Little Rock, regional hospitals in Fayetteville and Jonesboro, and the state's expanding rural telehealth network.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Arkansas directory →- Active nurses
- 30,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $66,530/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
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Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Arkansas
Highest-demand nursing roles across Arkansas hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Arkansas
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Arkansas.
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Arkansas participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Arkansas — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Arkansas
How do I verify a nurse's license in Arkansas?
Use the Arkansas State Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Arkansas?
Approximately 30,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Arkansas, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Arkansas?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Arkansas is roughly $66,530, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Arkansas?
Hiring volume in Arkansas is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.