Degree Programs

Below is a short description of the degree programs offered at the Northwestern State University College of Nursing. For detailed program information click on the links provided. The university catalogs may be viewed on the following link: www.nsula.edu/catalogs

Undergraduate Studies In Nursing
 
Associate of Science in Nursing
A two-year degree nursing education program that prepares graduates for basic nursing care in hospitals and long term care settings. Four semesters of clinical are offered at Shreveport and Leesville.
 
LPN to RN
A two-year plan for the LPN to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing.  The purpose of the articulation plan is to facilitate the upward mobility of students in the nursing curriculum.  The Associate of Science in Nursing prepares graduates to provide basic nursing care in hospitals and long term care settings.
 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A four-year professional nursing education program that includes liberal arts education preparing graduates for beginning nursing practice in a wide variety of settings including acute and long term care, community and school health and critical care.  After three semesters of academic courses and acceptance into clinical courses, students must complete five semesters of clinical courses on the Shreveport campus.  Clinical courses are also offered at the Alexandria Rapides Regional Medical Center Campus.
 
RN to BSN
An individualized plan assisting the registered nurses who want to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.  This program is designed to offer flexibility in meeting the needs of a practicing nurse.  Internet classes are offered from Shreveport and traditional daytime classes are offered in Alexandria.


Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

NSU is one of 27 programs in the United States to offer a Radiology Sciences Program.  The students are taught state of the art technology and imaging techniques with human compassion.  This program has four semesters of general academic courses.  After acceptance into clinical, five semesters of clinical are required on the Shreveport or Alexandria campuses. Radiologic Students ONLY Background Checks Link


Master of Science in Nursing

This program provides the student with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge, intellectual skills and clinical competence necessary for the role of the advanced practice nurse.  Areas of concentration include: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult Nursing Critical Care Nursing of the Adult, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Maternal-Child Nursing, Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).