Nursing
The Nursing and Allied Health programs have been identified as Areas of Excellence at Nicholls State University.
The Nursing Department has established an excellent reputation for:
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Over 90 percent pass rate on the National R.N. Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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Highest percentile in student satisfaction rating on senior exit and alumni one- and five- year surveys
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Highest percentile in satisfaction with employers of alumni
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Ongoing partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
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Large, quality R.N. to B.S.N. Articulation
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Excellent and extensive facilities for student clinical experience
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Long record of providing the region with nurses, allied health professionals and continuing education opportunities
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Active student nurse organization
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Recipient of approximately $2 million in grants over the last eight years
Information on the Nursing faculty:
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Faculty members hold certifications in various specialty areas, such as gerontological nursing, critical care nursing, perioperative nursing, mental health nursing and others
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Online course development for R.N. to B.S.N. track
For more information on these programs, please visit the Nursing and Allied Health Sciences web pages.