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Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Address: 1123 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-686-2700
Fax: 501-686-2714
Email: leslie.suggs@arkansas.gov

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Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Established by the Arkansas Legislature in 1913 to safeguard the life and health of its citizens, the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) achieves its mission by developing standards for safe nursing care, approval of nursing schools and regulating licenses to practice nursing.
In addition to the Nurse Practice Act and Rules, there are position statements and guidelines for nurses to follow. The ASBN is responsible for enforcing these laws and rules pertaining to the regulation of nurses, nursing education and nursing practice.

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