Nursing

Graduate students in McNeese’s MSN program spend — depending on their concentration — between two and three semesters in preceptored clinical experiences working with experienced nursing faculty, advance practice nurses and physicians. This real-world experience is crucial in helping our students develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed after graduation.

McNeese’s clinical simulation labs on campus include high fidelity mannequins across the lifespan, skill trainers, and faculty supervised procedure labs to help students develop the skills they need to be expert nurse practitioners and educators. In addition, students can utilize online software programs that provide standardized patient scenarios to develop diagnostic and assessment skills.

With a broad range of experience and expertise in a variety of areas related to nursing, McNeese’s faculty in the College of Nursing and Health Professions strive to support students academically and professionally. In addition to teaching, faculty also practice in their areas of expertise and many are involved in leadership positions with professional organizations at local, state and national levels.

McNeese’s graduate nursing program is part of Louisiana’s Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science Nursing, which enables MSN students access to networking opportunities with partner schools Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Nicholls State University. Students have the opportunity to participate in the McNeese Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.