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Issue: Spring 2020

A nurse using a stethoscope to examine a baby being held by its mother.

WHO Designates 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife

The WHO’s designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife is celebrated by the School of Nursing, which is supporting nurses to meet the health care needs of the community, nation and world.

categories and tags Mission, WHO, Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
Dr. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the LSU Health School of Nursing

From Dr. Porche

A Message from Our Dean

Learn from Dean Porche about the interesting stories covered in the Spring 2020 LSU Health School of Nursing magazine as well as the School of Nursing’s mission in action.

categories and tags Mission, Dean’s Office, Nurse Leaders
Three nursing students looking at a vital signs monitor.

Nursing Delivers Wide Range of Career Opportunities

The School of Nursing’s programs are designed to prepare students to excel in a world of nursing career opportunities.

categories and tags Programs, Nursing Careers, Nursing Education
A male and female going through an archway signifying the future.

Redefining the Path to Nursing Excellence

By offering a unique alternative RN education program, the School of Nursing is helping fill the health care provider pipeline at a time when nurses are in short supply.

categories and tags Programs, Alternative RN Degree Program, CARE Program
LSU strategy map diagram.

Mapping It Out: Our Strategy for Excellence

Aligning with the School of Nursing’s strategic plan, our strategy map is designed to help the school achieve its potential in organizational and academic excellence.

categories and tags Programs, LSU Health Values, School of Nursing Strategy
Two female nursing students with a brightly painted rain barrel.

Making a Difference in the Community

There is always a need and School of Nursing faculty and students rise to the occasion. Learn about our hands-on and heartfelt efforts to make life better for individuals and families in New Orleans.

categories and tags Mission, Community Health, Community Service, Making a Difference, STEM

Nursing Research in Action

Learn how three faculty members are conducting research to influence education and improve patient care.

categories and tags Research, Faculty Research, Nursing Research
A stethoscope that forms a heart shape.

Following Her Passion to Achieve Her Potential

Jaymalisa Whatley is proud to be a nurse who regularly helps save and improve patients’ lives as well as a valuable health information resource for students at her alma mater.

categories and tags Uncategorized, LSU Health Nursing Alumni, Nurse Mentor
Students who were part of the Peru medical mission trip.

Local Business & Nursing Students Unite

Thanks to a partnership with a local business, School of Nursing students were able to provide much-needed supplies for a School of Nursing near Lima, when they undertook their winter medical mission trip to a rural community in Peru.

categories and tags Mission, Global Health, Medical Mission Trip
Faculty news with illustration of a professor teaching a class

Faculty News

Honors, Awards & More

Faculty members are leaders in nursing. Learn about their recent presentations, publications, promotions and awards.

categories and tags Faculty News, LSU Health Faculty Achievements
Alumni news with illustration of graduation cap and diploma

Alumni News

About Our Graduates

Learn what our alumni have been up to.

categories and tags Alumni News, In Memoriam, School of Nursing Alumni
Student news with illustration of a book

Student News

Way to Go!

We are proud of all of our students and their accomplishments.

categories and tags Student News, December 2019 Grads, Fall 2019 Dean’s List, School of Nursing Students

Ensure Your Practice Is Up to Date

Enhance your nursing career potential. Learn about the School of Nursing’s Continuing Professional Development offerings.

categories and tags Programs, Nursing Professional Development, Professional Development Courses

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