A location quotient of 1.47 means Nurse Practitioners are employed at roughly 1.47× the national rate in Arkansas — a market with outsized demand for the role.

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The Nurse Practitioner market in Arkansas

Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.

Practice authority

Reduced practice

NPs need a collaborative practice agreement with a physician to prescribe.

Prescribes under a collaborative agreement with a physician, including controlled substances subject to state limits.

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Open positions

6 NP jobs

5 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility

Most recent posting 2 weeks ago

Loan repayment value

Up to $75,000

NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 537 approved sites in Arkansas.

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Shortage designation

HPSA 24 primary-care score

Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.

Loan-repayment programs in Arkansas

We have no state-run loan-repayment program on record for Arkansas. The federal programs below still apply — NHSC Loan Repayment pays up to $75,000 at approved sites regardless of state.

Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.

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Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.

NP Specialties in Arkansas

FQHC Opportunities

5 FQHC positions in Arkansas offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.

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NP Practice in Arkansas

Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.

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About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Arkansas

Arkansas offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 6 current openings, Arkansas is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.

Many positions in Arkansas offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Arkansas — FAQ

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Arkansas?

Arkansas is a reduced-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs need a collaborative practice agreement with a physician to prescribe. Prescribes under a collaborative agreement with a physician, including controlled substances subject to state limits.

Do nurse practitioner jobs in Arkansas qualify for student loan repayment?

Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Arkansas can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 537 NHSC-approved sites on record in Arkansas.

How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Arkansas?

We currently list 6 nurse practitioner positions in Arkansas at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.

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