NSU College of Nursing marks 75 years, honors late dean
The College of Nursing marked its 75th year, with the School of Allied Health marking its 55th year.
'Northwestern State was the first school that answered the call to educate nurses 75 years ago and put it in a collegiate setting, and we continue to be the leader in nursing and allied health education, moving the professions forward,' said Dr. Greg Handel, NSU's executive vice president and provost.
According to a press release, NSU admitted its first nursing students in 1949 and created a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Louisiana's oldest state-supported nursing program.
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) program was established in the Department of Life Sciences in 1968 and moved to the College of Nursing in 1994. In 2008, it was changed to the Radiologic Sciences program and is now under CONSAH.
Newly appointed CONSAH Dean Dr. Aimee Badeaux was recognized by Handel along with former deans Dr. Norann Planchock (Dean Emeritus), Dr. Dana Clawson, and former dean Dr. Joel Hicks.
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NSU's presentation of the Dr. Joel Hicks Memorial Scholarship honored Hicks' wife Angela, daughter Katelyn, and son-in-low Parker Powell. Nearly $12,000 was donated through the NSU Foundation to a scholarship in his memory.
'When friends and family suggested starting a scholarship fund in Joel's name, we couldn't think of a better way to honor Joel,' said the Hicks family in a statement. 'Once the donations reached the endowment level, we were overwhelmed and humbled by the kindness shown to us. Joel would have been speechless.'
Badeaux was chosen as dean on April 24 and said that NSU's success would not be possible without alums and community support.
'It is the deepest honor of my life to be able to continue this important work,' Badeaux said. 'I would be remiss not to thank all of those that came before me in this role and our faculty and staff. I believe that we are the innovative pace setters and we are the leaders with the work that we do.'
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Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux recognized CONSAH's presence in Shreveport and its impact on regional healthcare.
'I thank Northwestern for having this facility here, for preserving the Line Avenue school,' Arceneaux said. 'I am grateful that you're here and for what you do. I'm grateful for nurses and other healthcare professionals that you produce. This is very important for the city of Shreveport.'
The public is invited to a second reception to celebrate CONSAH's anniversary on Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at NSU's CENLA campus, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd. in Alexandria.
'We look forward to another 75 years of excellence and being the leader in nursing and allied health professions, being responsive to the needs of our students and of society, and being a strong and true original presence here in Shreveport,' Handel said.
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