The Burn Center

Nurses and Nursing Students my request a tour of the Burn Center and/or email questions to a nurse in the Burn Center. (The Only Referral Center for Arkansas)

Patient Profile
We Accept Patients of Any Age Who Have a Burn Injury

Common Causes for Admission
House Fires Chemical Burns
Thermal Injuries/Scalds
Electrical Injuries
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Staffing Is A Team Thing!

Caregiver Profile
RN Experience Level – New Graduates As Well As a Stable Core of Experienced RNs

Nurse/Patient Ratio
1:1 for Critical Patients 1:2 for Intermediate Patients
1:3/4 for Step-Down Patients

Flexible Scheduling
7a-7p and 7p-7a Rotation (Usually Three Weeks 7a-7p, One Week 7p-7a plus One Weekend Every 4-5 Weeks) Straight 7p-7a
Weekend Option

Physicians
Full-Time Burn/Trauma Physicians
Surgical Resident Rotation
Clinical Specialty RN

Other Professional Staff
Respiratory Therapists Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Child Life Specialists
Discharge Liaison RN
Clinical Nutritionist
Social Worker
Pastoral Care
Speech Therapy

Support Staff
Area Manager Student RNs
Unit Secretaries
Burn Technicians
Patient Care Technicians/Partners

We're Unique
Outreach Coordinator – Education for Schools, Physicians, RNs, EMTs, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Agencies - Staff Actively Involved
Camp Sunshine – Pediatric and Adult Patients - Staff Actively Involved
Youth Fire Setting Prevention Program
Patients Remain In the Burn Center from Admission to Discharge
Followed after Discharge in Burn Clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Active Transport Department
Provide Outpatient Care