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Category: Mission

A nurse educator and nursing student in medical attire work on a manikin patient in a hospital bed, practicing physical examination skills.

Embracing the New Essentials: Our Transition to Competency-Based Education

Steeped in a tradition of graduating exemplary nurses, the School of Nursing is beginning a new chapter to further strengthen our legacy: competency-based education.

categories and tags Mission, Programs, Student News, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Competency-Based Education

The Future Is CALS: The Innovation of Nursing Education

CALS comfortably accommodates 50% more students than the former hospital lab and houses multiple dedicated training areas, including 10 specialized simulation rooms.

categories and tags Mission, Programs, Student News, Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation, Nursing Skills and Technology Center
Dr. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the LSU Health School of Nursing

From Dr. Porche

A Message from Our Dean

I am continuously grateful for and inspired by the ways our faculty and staff, students, alumni, partners and donors demonstrate their commitment to our mission of preparing professional nurse leaders who will transform the nursing profession and patient care.

categories and tags Dean's Message, Mission

Shining Brighter Through Dark Days

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the backbone of our medical educational community tested, and we have held strong because of the character and hard work demonstrated by every member of our team.

categories and tags Mission, Leadership
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 2021 LSU Health School of Nursing magazine as well as the School of Nursing’s mission in action.

categories and tags Mission, COVID-19, Dean’s Office
White daisy on a green background.

DAISY Awards

Saluting Extraordinary Faculty and Students

Congratulations to our 2020 DAISY Award recognition program faculty and student nominees and awardees.

categories and tags Mission, DAISY Awards, Faculty Winners, Student Winners
School of Nursing faculty participated in a mobile testing campaign for COVID-19 across the metro area

Commitment in Action: Fighting the Pandemic on Multiple Fronts

No one wanted the pandemic. But it has provided the School of Nursing an opportunity to make important contributions to improve our community’s public health.

categories and tags Mission, COVID-19, Health Disparities, Louisiana COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
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 Fall 2020 LSU Health School of Nursing magazine as well as the School of Nursing’s mission in action.

categories and tags Mission, COVID-19, Dean’s Office
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
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

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