NATCHITOCHES, La. , Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern State University's College of Nursing collected several prominent honors, including "Nursing School of the Year" and "Educator of the Year," during the Louisiana Nurses Foundation's recent 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 School of Allied Health and Nurse Anesthesia program coordinator, was named School of Nursing Administrator of the Year.
Dr. Shaun Wheat , assistant professor on the Natchitoches campus, was named Educator of the Year and Megan Downey , a 2023 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, was named Rookie of the Year. "As the leader in healthcare education in Louisiana , Northwestern is proud to graduate more registered nurses than any other institution in the state," said President James T.
Genovese . "Our College of Nursing and School of Allied Health offers a comprehensive range of programs, from associate degrees to doctorate-level education, preparing our students for the high-demand careers that are critical to the future of healthcare. With dedicated faculty and resources across our campuses in Alexandria , Leesville , Natchitoches , and Shreveport , Northwestern is committed to delivering a top-quality nursing education.
" Northwestern's impact is evident with 100 percent job placement in the Associate of Science in Nursin.