Louisiana
Delgado Community College
Charity School of Nursing Campus
Delgado Community College
450 S. Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-571-1270
http://www.dcc.edu/campus/charity/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The first class in the new 2-year ADN program was admitted in January 1991. The program was well received by the community and now graduates over 200 students per year. Pass rates on the national nurse licensing exam continue to be at or above state and national standards. Surveys of graduates and their employers demonstrate that graduates of the school are well prepared, respected, and sought after. The ADN nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (last visit 2009).
LPN-RN
The programs’ LPN to RN transition track allows admitted LPN’s the option of 3 tracks: 1. generic; 2. advanced placement via exam; 3. credit for experience with three semesters of nursing courses to complete.
Practical Nursing
The job of the L.P.N is to provide basic bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give injections, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores, and give alcohol rubs and massages. LPNs monitor their patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. To help keep patients comfortable, LPNs assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. Upon completion of the program, the graduate earns a technical diploma and is eligible to take the licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The program is sixteen (16) months in length.
Delta College
Baton Rouge Campus
7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 928-7770
http://www.deltacollege.com/batonrouge
LPN
Some of our most popular courses in Baton Rouge include our practical nursing program which prepares the graduate to take and pass the Louisiana Practical Nursing Exam, thus gaining their license, and gain employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Dillard University
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
(504) 283-8822
http://www.dillard.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=106&Itemid=91
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dillard University School of Nursing is a program steeped in history and honor, as it was the first program in Louisiana to offer the baccalaureate in nursing. For more than 65 years, Dillard's nursing program has created an environment of educational excellence both here and abroad. The commitment of our faculty and staff produces graduates who distinguish themselves by generating the knowledge to advance the profession, participating in the education of future nurses, working with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering care to patients in many different settings and geographic locations. Being a nurse is rewarding. Today, the growing need for caring and competent nurses makes it even more personally satisfying. It is a career that can take many paths, depending on your interests and goals. As it has for many others, the journey can start here and we invite you to join us.
Grambling State University
Grambling State University
School of Nursing
1 Cole Street
Grambling, LA. 71245
318-274-2528
http://www.gram.edu/academics/majors/professional%20studies/departments/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The mission of the Grambling State University School of Nursing Baccalaureate Program is to prepare graduates to assume the roles of beginning practitioners of professional nursing.
RN-BSN
Grambling State University School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The RN has the same course requirements as the generic students for the BSN degree. General education courses are sequenced for completion prior to the professional nursing component. After general education requirements are met, an RN can complete the program in two semesters.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Nurse Educator Program is a full-time, twenty-one month curriculum leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Classes generally meet one day per week. Clinical experiences are arranged in the learner’s geographic area by clinical faculty.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner option is a twenty-one month (or five semester) course of study, requiring 49 graduate credit hours for a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Classes meet one day every week on campus for didactics and planned laboratory and computer lab experiences.
Louisiana College
Louisiana College
1140 College Drive
Box 584
Pineville, LA 71359
(318) 487-7011
http://www.lacollege.edu/academics/divisions/division-of-nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Louisiana College is widely known for its quality academic programs and for its spiritual environment. Nursing graduates experience the best of both; leaving LC prepared to face the professional challenges of a demanding health care environment with the compassion needed to treat patients as individuals. At LC we very deliberately incorporate our Christian faith within the learning environment and seek to develop graduates who will use nursing as both a ministry and a vocation. After satisfactory completion of the upper division major in nursing, the student will receive the Bachelor of Science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. After receiving the B.S.N., candidates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Exam to become a registered nurse. The Louisiana College Division of Nursing does not guarantee that those graduating from the nursing program will be successful in passing NCLEX-RN and/or the securing of employment in the profession of nursing.
Accelerated BSN
First accelerated BSN (ABSN) students Fall 2009.
Louisiana State University Alexandria
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302
888-473-6417
http://cps.lsua.edu/departments/Nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Department of Nursing provides an Associate of Science degree education for qualified individuals who wish to provide direct patient care as members of the health care delivery system. The Associate of Science in Nursing degree program is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to receive licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
LPN-RN
Licensed Practical Nurses pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing degree may elect to enroll in the LPN to ASN articulation track. The goal of the accelerated track is to facilitate educational mobility from the Licensed Practical Nursing level to Registered Nurse practice at the associate degree level. After completion of the LPN transition course (LPN Transitional Course: Nursing 1018) nursing credit will be awarded . Additional information regarding the admission and standards for the Accelerated LPN to ASN track may be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
RN-BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Program is designed to provide registered nurses with an opportunity to broaden their career pathways. Students enrolled in the program will sharpen their critical thinking skills, develop their supervisory and communication abilities, strengthen their leadership potential-and ultimately increase their eligibility for supervisory and management positions in the nursing field. The degree also prepares students for graduate-level study that, upon completion, can lead to employment as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nursing faculty member or administrators. Associate RNs must complete 45+ hours of additional course work to graduate from the RN to BSN program. Those who have completed all pre-requisite courses can complete the program in three semesters. The RN to BSN degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Louisiana State University Eunice
2048 Johnson Hwy
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7311
http://catalog.lsue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=45&returnto=576
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology will admit classes in the Nursing Degree Program in the Fall semester of each year. Selection decisions will normally be made and communicated to students by the first week in June. Students not selected during the Selection Process and who seek admission in a subsequent class, must resubmit the entire application and will remain subject to the eligibility requirements specified.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
LSUHSC School of Nursing
Student Affairs Office
1900 Gravier Street Office 3B3
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
504-568-4197
http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The faculty of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center offers a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program of study is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Upon graduation, a student is eligible to write NCLEX-RN the examination for licensure for a registered nurse (R.N.).
RN-BSN
The RN to BSN Program is a specialized program of study designed specifically for the RN with an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Based on principles of adult education and focusing on the skills and experiences nurses bring to the educational setting the RN to BSN program includes required general education coursework and nursing courses designed and delivered for RN’s only.
Master of Science in Nursing
The faculty believes that graduate education degrees in nursing should be based on undergraduate general education and professional knowledge, attitudes and applied skills, which evolve from the concept that the individual is a holistic being. As nursing curricula progress from undergraduate to graduate education, the focus of the scope of practice affords students the opportunity to study, in-depth, knowledge in selected roles in nursing such as clinical nurse specialists, administrators, educators, consultants, nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners; to refine clinical competencies; to develop an advanced clinical practice, and to utilize and conduct research. Graduate programs in nursing have the mission of educating qualified persons to improve nursing, healthcare, and education in order to advance the discipline of nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The post-masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice-focused doctoral nursing degree designed for nurses seeking careers in advanced clinical nursing practice and nurse executive ranks. The purpose of this program is to prepare advanced practice nurses to translate academic research, promote evidence based practice, and develop systems of care based on research utilization. LSUHSC School of Nursing is the only school of nursing in Louisiana affiliated within an academic health sciences center which affords students unique opportunities for interprofessional education and research.
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272
318.257.3036
http://ans.latech.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=187
Associate Degree in Nursing
The on campus program is a seven quarter curriculum offered to students accepted into the nursing program. At the end of the program the student will receive an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and be eligible to write for the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as an RN.
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-3142
http://css.loyno.edu/nursing
RN-BSN
Loyola School of Nursing Online Program Named One of the Best in the U.S.! To be admitted into the nursing program, a student must be a registered nurse with a current license to practice in the United States. The student must complete the regular university admissions process and may complete an online application through the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies. A student who does not complete the admissions process prior to registration can enroll as a transient student for one semester by presenting the Registered Nurse license at registration. Upon admission to the university, all students must complete a criminal background check through certified background.com.
Master of Science in Nursing
The school of Nursing offers two online non-clinical tracks in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program to prepare nurse managers. Students are admitted into the M.S.N. program based on a thorough review of all materials provided to the Graduate Admission Committee of the School of Nursing. Students may be admitted unconditionally or provisionally.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The DNP program comprises two post-masters to DNP tracks and one post-BSN to DNP track. The post-masters to DNP track is for currently certified Nurse Practitioners or masters prepared nurses seeking executive leadership. Students can choose one of two plans of study depending on their career goals: post-masters to DNP for Nurse Practitioners with an emphasis in Integrated Behavioral Health; or, post-masters to DNP to prepare you as an executive nurse leader. The post-BSN to DNP track prepares BSN nurses to be family nurse practitioners with an emphasis on incorporating comprehensive behavioral health components. Graduates of the post-BSN to DNP program are eligible to apply for certification as a family nurse practitioner.
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA
337-475-5000
http://www.mcneese.edu/nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
The purposes of the Associate of Science in Nursing Program are to prepare the graduate to:
1.Function as a nurse providing direct care for individuals and families in a structured health care setting.
2.Provide safe, quality patient-centered care through effective communication, therapeutic nursing interventions and critical thinking.
3.Promote, maintain, and restore health and provide palliative or end-of-life care.
4.Function independently and interdependently in a variety of roles.
5.Commit to serve the community and the profession through education, community service, social policy development, research and health care delivery system improvement.
6.Value learning and acquisition of knowledge as a lifelong responsibility.
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to receive licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The purposes of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are to prepare the graduate to:
1.Enter into professional practice as a generalist nurse who cares for individuals, families, groups, communities or populations in structured and unstructured health care settings.
2.Assume a leadership role within one's scope of professional nursing practice in improving quality care.
3.Begin scholarly practice.
4.Provide safe, quality patient-centered care through effective communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, and critical thinking.
5.Promote, maintain, and restore health and provide palliative or end-of-life care.
6.Function independently and interdependently in a variety of roles.
7.Commit to serve the community and the profession through education, community service, social policy development, research, and health care delivery system improvement.
8.Value life-long learning including graduate education and professional development.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/). Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to receive licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
Family Nurse Practitioner
For course requirements:
http://catalog.mcneese.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=1017&returnto=291
Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University
906 East 1st St
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310
1-877-NICHOLLS
http://www.nicholls.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the Nicholls State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program! On behalf of administration, faculty, and current students we appreciate your interest in our program. The BSN degree prepares students to write the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for registered nurses, leading to that well-deserved title of RN, BSN! As health care reform and policy change moves forward, the demand for registered nurses is expected to grow faster than any other career choice through the year 2020. Now is the time to “make your move!” The BSN degree prepares graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, home health services, schools, correctional facilities, occupational health, long-term care facilities, the community-at-large, and many more settings. Additionally, the BSN degree provides the necessary foundation for students to enter into further graduate study programs.
LPN-BSN
The LPN to BSN Articulation provides an opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to pursue a BSN degree, and is designed to validate and award credit for existing knowledge, while remaining consistent with the objectives of the generic BSN Program.
RN-BSN
The RN to BSN Articulation provides an opportunity for Registered Nurses (RNs) to pursue a BSN degree, and is designed to validate and award credit for existing knowledge, while remaining consistent with the objectives of the generic BSN Program.
Master of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the Nicholls State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program! Whether you are a prospective or current student, an alumnus, faculty colleague or friend, we appreciate your interest in our MSN program. The Institute of Medicine Report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (IOM, 2010), punctuates the need for nurses to practice to the full extent of their education. The addition of an online MSN program at Nicholls broadens this opportunity for nurses within and beyond our region as the program prepares MSN students to assume leadership and advanced practice roles. Our cadre of excellent faculty are highly competent as advanced practice nurses, educators, and scholars and are committed to academic excellence and success of our students. Please join the nursing faculty and staff in congratulating Nicholls State University as it opened its MSN program in partnership with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing in spring of 2013.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Shreveport Campus
1800 Line Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318) 677-3100
http://nursing.nsula.edu/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed to provide education to prepare the student for practice as a registered nurse. This program includes didactic and clinical nursing courses as well as general education courses. The program prepares graduates to function as registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies. Students can complete the required academic courses during the two-year sequence, however many students benefit from completing at least a portion of their general education courses prior to beginning the two-year sequence of nursing clinical courses. The curriculum is constructed to promote career mobility to the baccalaureate nursing educational level. Upon completion of the Program, the graduate is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The BSN Program (410) is a four year program for students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The Program framework is based on the “Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice” (2008) which identifies expected outcomes required for safe practice by graduate nurses. Baccalaureate prepared nurses have many career opportunities. Graduates of the Program are eligible to take the national licensure examination, NCLEX-RN, after which graduates are qualified for employment in a wide variety of healthcare settings. If desired, graduates of the BSN Program may further their education by earning a master’s degree, or even a doctoral degree.
RN-BSN
The College of Nursing and Allied Health at Northwestern State University offers an individualized plan for learning to assist registered nurses who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. This individualized plan of learning has been developed to offer flexibility to meet the registered nurse students’ needs. This plan offers the opportunity for the student to complete upper division nursing courses after the completion of general academics. The student has the opportunity to earn credit without enrollment in 31 hours of nursing courses.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Northwestern State University (NSU), College of Nursing in Shreveport, Louisiana provides learning opportunities for registered nurses to build upon baccalaureate nursing education, as well as experiential professional knowledge, attitudes and skills.The MSN program at NSU College of Nursing prepares registered nurses to function and excel in various advanced nursing roles such as: clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, nurse administrator, or nurse practitioner. Graduates of the MSN program are educationally prepared to make significant contributions to the improvement of healthcare and to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
(504) 394-7744
http://www.olhcc.edu/nursing.html
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
During the freshman year of the nursing program, students are expected to complete many of the core courses. Students may be admitted to the nursing clinical sequence in the fall semester of the sophomore year. During this semester the students enroll in two non-clinical nursing courses and complete the core and science courses that are the foundation of the nursing program. Nursing courses are serial and are concentrated at the junior and senior level of the program. A practicum is required in each clinical nursing course. There is a residency requirement for nursing majors that at least one quarter of the total number of credit hours for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree be completed at Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
RN-BSN
We are excited to share information about our flexible online RN to BSN program developed for the working RN.
Our Lady of the Lake College
Our Lady of the Lake College
5414 Brittany Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225.768.1700
http://www.ololcollege-edu.org/content/academic-programs-school-of-nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students in the School of Nursing are provided with clinical and laboratory experiences that enable them to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to begin careers as a Registered Nurse. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consists of 120 credit hours. Once accepted into the traditional BSN program, students must complete the nursing courses within five years.
RN-BSN or MSN
The purpose of the Our Lady of the Lake College RN to BSN-MSN program is to provide registered nurses with a broad educational foundation and the opportunity to obtain the Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing degree. This program of study prepares the student for professional leadership roles, career enhancement, and graduate/doctoral study in nursing. It expands upon the knowledge and skills necessary for the registered nurse to practice in a rapidly changing health care environment. The program is flexible and student oriented. It is designed for diploma and ASN-prepared nurses who wish to further their education on a part-time or full-time basis while continuing employment. The RN-MSN program offers two tracks- nurse educator and nurse administrator.
LPN-BSN
The purpose of the LPN-BSN Program is to provide the opportunity for students with previously acquired nursing knowledge and skills as an LPN to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). Once admitted into the LPN-BSN program, the student will enroll in NURS 2735: Role Transition for the LPN, a six-credit course. After the student successfully completes the transition course, (NURS 2735) with a grade of “C” or better, the student progresses to the last four semesters of the traditional BSN program. The student must complete the nursing courses within five years.
Master of Science in Nursing
The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program at Our Lady of the Lake College is to provide the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse with the competencies to function in the roles of nurse educator or nurse administrator. Graduate nursing education at Our Lady of the Lake College is dedicated to preparing nurses for advanced nursing practice and doctoral study by creating an academic environment that fosters scholarship, critical reflection, and creativity. The MSN program at Our Lady of the Lake College is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, as well as the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission’s Standards and Criteria for Master’s Degree Programs.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Dr. Eileen Creel, DNS, R.N
Department Head, School of Nursing
Hammond, LA 70402
985.549.2156
https://www.selu.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program includes approximately 60 hours of pre-requisites prior to entering clinical nursing courses. Admission to clinical nursing courses requires submission of an application to the School of Nursing by the specified deadline and is based on a cumulative GPA on required pre-requisite courses. In addition to the traditional nursing curriculum, an accelerated option is available for students with a prior bachelor’s degree. RN to BS and LPN to BS options are also available.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing program is part of a consortium of four universities working collaboratively to provide a comprehensive curriculum preparing our graduates to participate in a number of exciting opportunities in the health care profession. Theory based courses are taught through distance online learning (web-based) technology allowing for flexible course completion. Faculty members are expertly engaged in distance education, clinical practice, research, and mentor students in specialty concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric/Mental Health NP, Nurse Executive and Nurse Educator.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Southeastern Louisiana University is an advanced practice degree designed to prepare graduates at the highest level of nursing practice. Today’s nursing practitioners provide complex care for patients and families in hospitals and community-based environments, redesign and evaluate nursing and healthcare systems, and serve as mentors and educators of nursing students.
Southern University and A&M College
Southern University and A&M College
School of Nursing
P.O. Box 11784
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
http://www.subr.edu/index.cfm/page/67
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Baccalaureate nursing programs encompass all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nurse management and the humanities. The additional course work enhances the student's professional development, prepares the new nurse for a broader scope of practice, and provides the nurse with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect patients and influence health care delivery.
Graduate Nursing Programs
Welcome to the Graduate Nursing Program at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We currently offer three degrees: the Master of Science in nursing (MSN) with a specialty in family health nursing and role options as administrator, educator, or family nurse practitioner, the doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in nursing (PhD). The School of Nursing has as its major focus the preparation of professional nurses and the ongoing development and maintenance of an educational climate of relevancy inclusive of professional culture, research and standards of practice. The Vision for the School of Nursing is to have a nationally recognized school with an emerging center for nursing research. The diverse student population will have graduation and external examination pass rates above the national average. The faculty will be nationally recognized for their success with students from disadvantaged backgrounds and their programs of research will attract national attention. While admission requirements vary among the graduate nursing program options, all applicants are required to possess a current, unencumbered nursing license to practice and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Specific information related to admission requirements for each graduate nursing program can be found in the Graduate Nursing Bulletin.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
P.O. Box 43810
Lafayette LA 70504-3810
337/482-1000
http://www.nursing.louisiana.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions offers a B.S.N. degree program of studies which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The four-year baccalaureate curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The graduate is eligible to apply for examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Please review requirements for eligibility to take the examination in Louisiana or other states in which you may wish to take the examination and/or practice as a licensed registered nurse.
RN-BSN Online
You've already earned your Associate Degree in Nursing. Now you can build on that foundation—and your professional experience—to acquire a bachelor's degree. Our fast and flexible online RN to BSN program will enable you to advance academically and professionally.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is offered through an affiliation with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (ICMSN) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NN, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036-1200, 202-463-6930 and fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree with a focus on advanced practice in clinical or organizational settings. A rigorous program of study, the DNP curriculum provides students with opportunities for advanced study at the doctoral level in areas such as evidence-based practice, organizational and systems leadership, health policy and theoretical foundations for advanced practice. New cohorts will be admitted in Fall semesters.
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71209
(318) 342-1640
http://www.ulm.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing has a long history of excellence. The School was founded in 1960 and graduated the first class of baccalaureate nurses in 1964. Baccalaureate nursing graduates at ULM receive a broad based general educational foundation inclusive of history, english, science, and arts. Graduates also receive education in all aspects of nursing care and are prepared to work in a variety of health care environments.
RN-BSN
The School of Nursing provides an opportunity for registered nurses to be admitted into the baccalaureate degree program. Flexibility in scheduling classes and clinical are available for the working nurse. All courses are taken online.
LPN-BSN
The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing provides an opportunity for licensed practical nurses to be admitted into the baccalaureate degree program. Graduates in nursing from state approved licensed practical nurse programs who are currently licensed in Louisiana may be admitted for full-time or part-time study.