Empowering Nurses Through Community
Nursing is one of the most rewarding professions, but it can leave many nurses feeling drained or “stuck” in their careers. The Nurses Lounge of Central Arkansas is a supportive social community to help nurses like you combat burnout and grow. Inside of our online and in-person network of nurses, we create moments for fun, adventure, and connection outside of the scrubs.
Meet New People
Unlock new opportunities with the RIGHT people by your side.
We have nurses from all disciplines and specialties
Fun and engaging events that take your mind off of healthcare
Share your experiences in a JUDGEMENT FREE zone with nurses who “get it”.
Get to know the nurses in YOUR AREA outside of the stressful demands of work
Create new friendships and partnerships, one connection at a time.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day With The Nurses Lounge!
Cake. Cocktails. Lunch. FUN!
Join us for a Cake Decorating + Cocktail Class to celebrate friendship, fun, and a little frosting magic
YES, lunch will be served, and a MYSTERY prize gift bag will go to the nurse who wins BEST CAKE decoration!
Buy your tickets today to join the fun
Learn How To Pivot Like a PRO!
Unlock Your Career Potential
In this course, created by Asha Taylor, RN, Founder of The Nurses Lounge of Central Arkansas, you’ll learn how to apply her 4-Step Framework to pivot into your purpose—both inside and beyond nursing—so you can build a career that aligns with your values, reignites your passion, and allows you to help others by first prioritizing yourself.
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Begin Your Journey with Community and Confidence
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Inside The Lounge: From Beauty to Bedside to Building Legacy — The Story of CiCi Jones, RN
Some stories remind us that resilience isn’t born in comfort… it’s shaped through responsibility, sacrifice, and the courage to start over. Cernelia “CiCi” Jones, RN, is one of those stories. From styling hair out of necessity, to breaking generational ceilings in...
Inside The Lounge: Heidi Johnson, BSN, RN — The Artist, The Healer, The Harvest Creator
For more than 20 years, Heidi Johnson, BSN, RN, has quietly carried a light that touches every room she enters. As a nurse since 2001, an Arkansas-based artist whose resin vases have captured statewide attention, and the founder of Heidi’s Healthy Harvest, Heidi...
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Recent Projects
Nurses Week 2025
Nurses Week 2025 Appreciation EventClient: Simmons Bank SERVICES PROVIDED Video Content CreationPROJECT DESCRIPTION: In honor of Nurses Week 2025 the Simmons Bank lit up it's iconic building in downtown Little Rock, AR blue to honor the nurses of Arkansas with The...
2025 Nursing Expo
Publishing Concepts Presents: 2025 Nursing Expo at UALRLive Q&A with Asha, Founder of The Nurses Lounge of Central Arkansas, interviewing nurses from all over the Little Rock Metro area giving their perspectives on nursing, and advice to the future generation of...
UAMS Research Day
Project Overview UAMS Nursing Research Day 2025The Nurses Lounge of Central Arkansas joined nurse professionals and nursing colleges from all over the state for a full day of nursing excellence, research, and active discussions.The Nurses Lounge of Central Arkansas...
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