THIBODAUX, La. ā The Master of Science in nursing at ¹ū¶³APP has been recognized as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs in America according to . It is also the only ranked nursing program in Louisiana.Ā
partnered with to find the countryās top value programs. Graduate programs were ranked on a five-star scale based on annual costs, typical debt burdens, employment rates and graduate salaries, with ¹ū¶³APP ranked at four-and-a-half stars.Ā
āWe are extremely honored and appreciate the recognition of our nursing faculty and staffās dedication to providing high-quality, affordable educational opportunities for our nursing students. It is especially exciting for our current students who will soon graduate from the family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or nurse educator concentrations that we offer,ā said Dr. Raquel Engolio, Dean and Assistant Professor for the ¹ū¶³APP College of Nursing. āThis investment in their education provides nurses with better job opportunities and potentially higher salaries in nursing. Our Master of Science in nursing graduates will increasingly experience a high return on their investment in education as we continue to remain focused on student success and affordability. We thank our alumni, healthcare community, and all who have contributed to our success.āĀ
The masterās degree program in nursing is offered through the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in nursing. The consortium is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is composed of ¹ū¶³APP, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and McNeese State University.Ā
The consortium universities work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive curriculum preparing graduates to participate in a number of opportunities in the healthcare profession. Faculty members are expertly engaged in distance education, clinical practice, research, and mentoring students. To learn more about the Master of Science in nursing program at ¹ū¶³APP, please visit here.
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