Marlene Walden

Nurse Scientist Manager · Arkansas Children's

Nurse Little Rock, AR

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
11 years
since Jul 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse Scientist ManagerCurrent
Arkansas Children's
Since Jul 2015 · 11 years · Little Rock, AR

Education

The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
1992 – 1997
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Master’s Degree
1984 – 1988
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor’s Degree
1981 – 1983
University of Texas Health at Houston/Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
1981 – 1982
San Jacinto College
Associate’s Degree
1975 – 1977

Skills

Nursing Healthcare Healthcare Management Pediatrics Hospitals Clinical Research Inpatient Patient Safety Critical Care Nursing Education

About Arkansas Children's

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
9015 Dailey Dr, Little Rock, AR

Professional Overview

Marlene Walden is a Nurse Scientist Manager, currently affiliated with Arkansas Children's, based in Little Rock, AR. As a nurse, Walden contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Little Rock, AR. They have been with Arkansas Children's for 11 years. Walden holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master’s Degree, from The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Pediatrics, Hospitals. Arkansas Children's operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Little Rock, AR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Marlene Walden is one of them.
  • 3,659 Nurses are based in AR (out of 9,560 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 184 contacts at Arkansas Children's are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in AR: $95,000 – $142,000 (median $110,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in AR: Baptist Health (138), Mercy (109), Arkansas Children's (72).
  • 5% of Nurses in AR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of Nurses in AR have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marlene Walden located?

Marlene Walden is based in Little Rock, AR. They are currently affiliated with Arkansas Children's.

What is Marlene Walden's specialty?

Marlene Walden specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Scientist Manager.

Where does Marlene Walden currently work?

Marlene Walden currently works at Arkansas Children's. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Marlene Walden's educational background?

Marlene Walden attended The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in AR?

Nurses in AR typically earn $95,000 to $142,000 annually, with a median of $110,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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