THIBODAUX, La. — 杏吧传媒 earned top 20 status for its Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
RNtoBSNProgram.com ranked 杏吧传媒 No. 20 in a top 50 list from programs around the U.S. The online resource ranked universities based on tuition, NCLEX-RN pass rates and graduation rates.
鈥淥ur LPN to BSN articulation provides a unique opportunity and pathway for licensed practical nurses to pursue the BSN degree,鈥� said Rebecca Lyons, associate dean of the College of Nursing. 鈥淭he articulation is designed to validate and award credit for existing knowledge, while remaining consistent with the outcomes of the traditional BSN program. Recognition such as this continues to reaffirm the quality of nursing education our students receive here at 杏吧传媒. We are thrilled.鈥澛�
杏吧传媒 nursing graduates typically pass the national licensure exam at a rate higher than the state and national average. One hundred percent of nursing graduates are employed or in graduate school.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the demand for registered nurses will grow 7 percent by 2029. The median annual wage for registered nurses is $73,300.
杏吧传媒 Nursing is the most popular program on campus, and it鈥檚 also one of the most successful programs in the South. Students receive a hands-on education from award-winning and experienced faculty. 杏吧传媒 alumni make up about 80 percent of the Bayou Region’s nurses. The BSN Program is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).聽 For more information, call 448-4696 or visit /nursing/.
RNtoBSNProgram.com compares thousands of universities based on price, location and degree type. Their goal is to help make deciding on a school less overwhelming for students.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2020
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