College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

NSU shines with multiple wins at Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala

Natchitoches – The Louisiana Nurses Foundation recognized Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing with several awards during the LNF Nightingale Gala.

NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program was named Nursing School of the Year for the Graduate Degree Program. Dr. Aimee Badeaux, interim dean of the College of Nursing and […]

Genovese praises NSU Shreveport campus as nursing program leader

SHREVEPORT – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese visited the university’s Shreveport campus for the first time Tuesday, meeting with students and faculty while praising the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health’s top-ranked programs.  The visit marked a significant opportunity for Genovese to deepen connections with students, faculty and local healthcare partners.

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Dr. Laura Aaron honored by national professional organization

NATCHITOCHES – The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences honored Northwestern State University Professor of Radiologic Sciences and graduate coordinator for the School of Allied Health Dr. Laura Aaron by naming a lecture at the organization’s annual meeting in her honor. 

The Dr. Laura Aaron Honorary Research Presentation will feature the […]

Radiologic sciences students win quiz bowl, Curtis honored by peers

SHREVEPORT – A team of five students from Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program won the annual Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Quiz Bowl Competition. The competition was part of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists’ 66th annual meeting held in Shreveport. 

The team lost its first-round […]

National nursing foundation awards scholarship to NSU student Liza Phillips

NATCHITOCHES – Liza Phillips, a student in Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program, has been named as a recipient of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation’s Maria Roach CRNA Scholarship worth $3,000. 

Phillips was one of 100 recipients of the highly competitive AANA Foundation Scholarships worth nearly […]

Tyler, Texas, mom fulfills dream of earning degree in Radiologic Sciences

NATCHITOCHES – Brandy Smith of Tyler, Texas, a mother of five and first-generation college graduate, said that pushing fear aside, accepting help and believing in her own abilities were key factors in completing her degree.  Smith will graduate from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences May 8.

Since childhood, Smith dreamed […]

Nursing students will hold toy drive for Shriners Hospitals patients

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student nursing students are holding a toy drive to benefit patients at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.  The drive will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Student Union lobby.

Requested are gift cards for meals, retailers and general use; crayons, craft activities, board and card games, fidget […]

NSU Cenla nursing students volunteer in the community

Nursing students and faculty from Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus in Alexandria volunteered and administered more than 150 flu vaccinations during a drive through vaccination day at Rapides Parish Health Unit in Alexandria.  Faculty promote student participation as an important way to learn and promote wellness to the community.  From left are Chloe Hamilton, Breanna […]

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