{"id":5,"date":"2018-03-28T13:44:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T18:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/nursing\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:43:57","slug":"college-of-nursing-and-health-professions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Nursing and Health Professions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tFuture Students\t<\/h1>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n

Whether you envision a future providing care as a nurse<\/a>, nurse practitioner,<\/a>\u00a0counselor<\/a>, radiologic technologist<\/a>,\u00a0medical laboratory technologist<\/a>, or healthcare administrator<\/a>, the College of Nursing and Health Professions is committed to supporting your professional goals and helping you build a meaningful career in healthcare.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Here\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tLearn More\n

\n\t\t\tOur Degree Programs\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tNursing<\/b><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tBachelor’s Degrees:
\n<\/strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/a>
\nNursing, RN to BSN<\/a>
\nNursing, LPN to BSN<\/a>\nMaster’s Degrees:
\n<\/strong>Our Master of Science in Nursing<\/a> degree features concentrations in:\nFamily Nurse Practitioner<\/a>
\nNursing Education<\/a>
\nPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners<\/a>\nDoctoral Degrees:
\n<\/strong>Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing<\/a>
\nDoctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, PMHNP to DNP<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tHealth Professions<\/b><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tBachelor’s Degrees:<\/strong>
\nHealth Systems Management<\/a>
\nMedical Laboratory Science, BS<\/a>
\nMedical Laboratory Science,\u00a0MLT to BS<\/a>
\nRadiologic Sciences, BS<\/a>
\nRadiologic Sciences, RT to BS<\/a>\n

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Minors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health Systems Management<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPsychology<\/b><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tBachelor’s degrees:<\/strong>
\nBachelor of Science in Psychology<\/a>\n

Master’s Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\nApplied Behavior Analysis<\/a>
\nClinical Mental Health Counseling<\/a>\nMinors:<\/strong>
\nPsychology, Minor<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tKinesiology\t<\/h3>\n\t

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 pre-athletic training<\/a>, pre-physical therapy<\/a>, and other physical medicine-related pathways.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover How\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tPrepare for Medical School\t<\/h3>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tCollege Highlights\t<\/h3>\n\t