Arkansas Children's Hospital
Nursing Residency Program
When to apply
Applications align with the February, July and October cohort starts. Check the official page for the current opening.
Cohort schedule
Cohorts hired directly to a unit three times a year, in February, July and October.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, pass NCLEX, hold a permanent Arkansas or compact RN license before start. GPA 3.0 preferred. ASN grads must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months.
How to apply
Read the current requirements on the official page, gather the documents it asks for, then apply directly with the hospital.
Open Arkansas Children's Hospital's official page ↗Where these dates came from
Checked on the hospital's own page on September 14, 2026
Dates and requirements change on the hospital's schedule, not ours, and the official page is always the final word. Re-verified on the hospital's nursing residency page.
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