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Because of the perfect pass rate on national exams for 14 straight years, Grambling State University’s graduate nursing program has gained a reputation for excellence in Louisiana.
Grambling State has been training nurses for about 25 years, opening its School of Nursing in 1987. A decade later, a graduate program was created to supplement the undergraduate course that produces registered nurses.
Since the first six students completed their masters of science in nursing degree in 1999, every graduate of the nurse practitioner tracks has passed a national licensing exam, qualifying them to write prescriptions and provide primary health care. All but five of the 155 graduates have stayed in Louisiana to work as advance practice registered nurses, most as family nurse practitioners in clinics.
Grambling administrators attribute the program’s success to high standards for admission and coursework, a stable faculty who challenge and nurture students, and a patient, supportive central administration.
“I would say not only because we uphold standards, but because we have very dedicated faculty who are standards-driven,†said Rhonda D. Hensley, who has directed the program since its inception. “They believe in evidence-based practice and are very student-friendly, very approachable. Our faculty is our biggest asset.â€
http://www.baystatebanner.com/natl15-2012-09-06
Grambling State has been training nurses for about 25 years, opening its School of Nursing in 1987. A decade later, a graduate program was created to supplement the undergraduate course that produces registered nurses.
Since the first six students completed their masters of science in nursing degree in 1999, every graduate of the nurse practitioner tracks has passed a national licensing exam, qualifying them to write prescriptions and provide primary health care. All but five of the 155 graduates have stayed in Louisiana to work as advance practice registered nurses, most as family nurse practitioners in clinics.
Grambling administrators attribute the program’s success to high standards for admission and coursework, a stable faculty who challenge and nurture students, and a patient, supportive central administration.
“I would say not only because we uphold standards, but because we have very dedicated faculty who are standards-driven,†said Rhonda D. Hensley, who has directed the program since its inception. “They believe in evidence-based practice and are very student-friendly, very approachable. Our faculty is our biggest asset.â€
http://www.baystatebanner.com/natl15-2012-09-06
