Estudia Enfermería
Conviértete en una enfermera altamente capacitada • Cumple tu vocación • Marca la diferencia
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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Conviértete en una enfermera altamente capacitada • Cumple tu vocación • Marca la diferencia
Aunque gratificante, la enfermería es una profesión exigente a nivel mental, físico y emocional. Con un enfoque en la atención centrada en el paciente desde una perspectiva cristiana, JBU te preparará para tener éxito.
El laboratorio de simulación de última generación de JBU te permite practicar habilidades de enfermería en un entorno seguro y controlado.
Los estudiantes de enfermería deben realizar 240 horas de prácticas supervisadas durante la clase capstone en su último año.
El programa de enfermería de JBU prepara a los estudiantes para aprobar el examen NCLEX, necesario para obtener la licencia como enfermero(a) registrado(a). Los estudiantes de JBU tienen una tasa de aprobación del 100%, con un 96% aprobando en su primer intento.
Desde las clases de pre-enfermería hasta las simulaciones y las horas clínicas, los estudiantes de JBU adquieren el conocimiento y la experiencia práctica necesarios para destacar en sus carreras.
Una de mis cosas favoritas del programa de enfermería fueron los profesores. Realmente se preocupan por sus estudiantes, tanto dentro como fuera del aula, y siempre buscan maneras de apoyarlos. Además, la preceptorship del último año fue clave para prepararme para mi carrera, ya que me permitió practicar habilidades y experimentar lo que realmente es ser enfermera. Esa experiencia práctica no se encuentra en todos lados, y sin duda te distingue de otros recién graduados.
Kali Treat '23
Estudiante de Enfermería
Desarrolla los conocimientos, habilidades y experiencia necesarios para brindar atención segura y centrada en el paciente. Aprenderás a utilizar tecnología actual y a organizar información crítica de forma eficaz.
El curso final (capstone) de JBU y su componente de prácticas están diseñados específicamente para prepararte para el examen NCLEX y obtener tu licencia como enfermero(a) registrado(a).
Formarás parte de una comunidad cuya misión es honrar a Dios y servir a los demás, y aprenderás cómo aplicar esa misión en el contexto de la enfermería.
No hay nada de malo en no saber algo; al contrario, es una oportunidad para aprender y mejorar. En enfermería, hay una gran cantidad de información que se enseña, se asigna para leer y se evalúa. Aprender todo esto requiere tiempo e intencionalidad. Yo diría que hacer preguntas no demuestra falta de conocimiento, sino deseo de aprender. El equipo docente de enfermería en JBU hace un excelente trabajo al fomentar esta búsqueda de conocimiento y comprensión, tanto en el aula como en los entornos clínicos.
Britain Bowles '22
Estudiante de Enfermería
Hope Ballentine is a nurse educator and Certified Nurse Midwife who is joining the Nursing department at John Brown University after more than a decade of teaching at the University of Arkansas. Her professional path began in middle school education before she completed an accelerated RN/MSN and CNM program at Vanderbilt University, followed by clinical work in labor and delivery, OB triage, and women’s health in underserved settings. She began teaching full time in 2014 across undergraduate and graduate programs and earned her DNP in 2018, with a focus on maternal nutrition and preventive health. Outside of work, Hope enjoys life in Northwest Arkansas with her husband John and their three children, along with traveling, time on the water, church community, and is a foodie at heart- currently in her sourdough era.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Sierra Brand has been a Registered Nurse for four years, working as a pediatric nurse at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She recently graduated with an MSN in nursing education and is excited to begin her career in nursing education at JBU!
In her spare time, Brand enjoys baking, exploring local coffee shops, and spending time with her family. She married her high school sweetheart, Dustin, five years ago, and together they have a one-year-old daughter, Taelyn, and two fur babies.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Originally from Texas, Abby moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2015. She has worked on a medical-surgical unit and then at an outpatient oncology center serving both as an infusion nurse and a physician nurse fill-in. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 2020. From 2021-2026 she worked as a nurse practitioner in palliative care. In her spare time, she enjoys a good book, coffee, writing, and a spending time with friends and family. She is thrilled to be a part of the JBU family and hopes to lead the next generation of nurses in Christlike patient care.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Trotter earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Education from Arkansas State University in May 2025. Her doctoral work focused on Healthy Coping Strategies in Nursing Education, reflecting her interest in faculty development, well-being, and the creation of healthy learning environments for both nursing students and educators. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Northeastern State University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University, and an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northwest Arkansas Community College. In 2022, she earned the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. She is passionate about preparing nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence, compassionate care, servant leadership, and a commitment to the dignity and worth of every patient.
With a background spanning nursing education, simulation, and clinical practice, she is particularly passionate about experiential learning and the use of simulation to prepare students for the complexities of contemporary healthcare. Her professional interests include simulation education, psychological safety in learning environments, faculty development, student well-being, and innovative approaches to nursing education. She is committed to helping students develop not only the knowledge and skills necessary to become excellent nurses, but also the confidence, compassion, resilience, and character needed to serve others well.
Faith and family are central to Dr. Trotter’s life. She has been actively involved in her local church for more than 14 years and values opportunities to serve her church and community. Outside of the university, she is a proud wife and mother of two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and is grateful for the opportunity to integrate her faith, vocation, and passion for nursing education to serve others.
Department Chair, Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing

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