McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
The mission of the College of Nursing and Health Professions is to prepare healthcare professionals to deliver direct and indirect care that meets the needs of individuals, families, populations, and healthcare systems.
Whether you envision a future providing care as a nurse, nurse practitioner, counselor, radiologic technologist, medical laboratory technologist, or healthcare administrator, the College of Nursing and Health Professions is committed to supporting your professional goals and helping you build a meaningful career in healthcare.
The College of Nursing and Health Professions offers a diverse range of degree programs across the healthcare field. Through state-of-the-art technology, experiential learning opportunities, and dedicated faculty, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to high-quality care and improve the health of their communities.
Bachelor's Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing, RN to BSN
Nursing, LPN to BSN
Master's Degrees:
Our Master of Science in Nursing degree features concentrations in:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Doctoral Degrees:
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, PMHNP to DNP
Bachelor's degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master's Degrees:
Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Minors:
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to growth and success.
McNeese is also home to the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology, where you can study how to assess and address physical, nutritional and physiological needs of patients. Earn your bachelor's degree in sports medicine, pre-physical therapy, or other healthcare-related professions.
Hands on Learning
Are you planning to apply to medical, dental or pharmacy school? You'll need to be prepared with the right bachelor's degree. McNeese's biological sciences and chemistry degree programs offer concentrations that include special courses to help you meet requirements and pass difficult professional school entrance exams.
McNeese nursing students have a 98% passage rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam, and earn their licenses at a rate that far exceeds national and state averages.
As one of only four programs in Louisiana that award bachelor’s degrees for radiologic sciences, our program boasts a 98% first-time student passage rate on the ARRT national certification exam.
For the past several years, our student certification rates for family nurse practitioners and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners has been 100%
Since 2018, 100% of McNeese's medical laboratory science degree graduates have started their medical laboratory careers within six months of graduation.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.