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Nicholls Graduate Nursing Program Ranked the only University in State to be in Nation’s Top 50

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THIBODAUX, La. – The Master of Science in nursing at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs in America according to Money Magazine. It is also the only ranked nursing program in Louisiana. 

Money partnered with College Factual to find the country’s top value programs. Graduate programs were ranked on a five-star scale based on annual costs, typical debt burdens, employment rates and graduate salaries, with Nicholls ranked at four-and-a-half stars. 

“We are extremely honored and appreciate the recognition of our nursing faculty and staff’s dedication to providing high-quality, affordable educational opportunities for our nursing students. It is especially exciting for our current students who will soon graduate from the family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or nurse educator concentrations that we offer,” said Dr. Raquel Engolio, Dean and Assistant Professor for the Nicholls College of Nursing. “This investment in their education provides nurses with better job opportunities and potentially higher salaries in nursing. Our Master of Science in nursing graduates will increasingly experience a high return on their investment in education as we continue to remain focused on student success and affordability. We thank our alumni, healthcare community, and all who have contributed to our success.” 

The master’s degree program in nursing is offered through the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in nursing. The consortium is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is composed of Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and McNeese State University. 

The consortium universities work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive curriculum preparing graduates to participate in a number of opportunities in the healthcare profession. Faculty members are expertly engaged in distance education, clinical practice, research, and mentoring students. To learn more about the Master of Science in nursing program at Nicholls State University, please visit here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 15, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Suire

Media Relations & Publications Coordinator, 

985.448.4141 or payton.suire@nicholls.edu

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Ochsner Health at the Nicholls Nursing Career Fair

Nursing Career Job Fair

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THIBODAUX, La. – The Department of Nursing, in conjunction with Career Services, hosted a Nursing Career Job Fair on the campus of Nicholls State University on Monday, August 23, 2021. The Nursing-exclusive job fair held each semester provides the opportunity for our current and future graduates to connect with potential employers. Hospitals, health-care groups and other health-care providers from across the state spent the morning visiting with and recruiting our nursing students. It is a day for where students and hospital recruiters learn each other’s interests and needs.  

Dr. Raquel Engolio, Department Head for Nursing stated, “Choosing an entry level nursing job is an important moment. Ensuring that the students have an opportunity to meet with potential employers for career planning is a valuable experience.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports about 194,500 openings for registered nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The Typical Entry-Level Education is the Bachelor’s degree.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited October 05, 2021).

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Nicholls Nursing Honor Society Receives Sigma’s Chapter Key Award

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THIBODAUX, La. – On September 10, 2021, the Nicholls State University Department of Nursing Xi Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing received Sigma’s Chapter Key Award. It is the third consecutive achievement of this prestigious honor for the Nicholls Xi Zeta Chapter. The Chapter Key Award was established in 1991 and this Honor focuses on leadership, the quality of research efforts, and the merit of education provided. According to Alaina Daigle, BSN Program Coordinator and Sigma Chapter President, “The significant commitment of the Nursing department was the major key which led to winning this award.” Mrs. Daigle said that despite the pandemic, or many other challenges faced by Nicholls these past months, the department remained focused and dedicated to their students and the program itself. She added that faculty participation in presentations across the state, and their involvement in community service helped to build a strong standing of the Nursing Program and Xi Zeta Chapter in meeting the criteria for the Sigma Chapter Key Award.  Congratulations to Xi Zeta on a job well done!

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College Night Recruitment Event at E.D. White Catholic High School

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THIBODAUX, La. – Mrs. Alaina Daigle, Assistant Professor of Nursing and BSN Program Coordinator at Nicholls State University, attended the College Night Recruitment event on September 27th, 2021. This event was held at E.D. White Catholic High School and included their students as well as students from Vandebilt Catholic High School. Mrs. Daigle really loved meeting the prospective Nicholls students. She especially enjoyed highlighting the quality of the Nicholls State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Mrs. Daigle stated, “Students showed interest in committing to Nicholls for nursing, which is very promising for us.” We look forward to welcoming them next year.

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Nicholls Nursing Alum Earns Ochsner’s Rookie of the Year

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