NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

2 weeks ago

CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHANTI HILL! She is the recipient of the School of Allied Health Dean's Award for the Shreveport campus. This prestigious honor is awarded to the graduating senior that has demonstrated outstanding academic and clinical performance as well as demonstrating exemplary professionalism and leadership. Ashanti has gone above and beyond what is expected to help her peers and serve as a leader in her class! We are so proud of you and we know you will be an asset to the Radiologic Sciences profession! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

2 weeks ago

Please join us in congratulating China Whitwer, a senior nursing major from Custer, South Dakota!

She has been named as a recipient of a Student Veteran Leadership Award by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The magazine recognized Whitwer for efforts to assist fellow students in navigating the process of enrolling in classes, putting together a degree plan, and accessing their maximum amount of financial aid benefits.

Read more at nsu.la/Whitwer ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

3 weeks ago

Our campus post office has been hard at work preparing to mail over 1300 diplomas to our spring graduates!

Half of the diplomas were mailed today, and the other half will go to our most recent alumni tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Congratulations to these Spring 2020 graduates of the Master of Science program at Northwestern State University in Nursing!!

Left-to-right:
Jamie Guillot- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration
Nikki Hagan- Family Nurse Practitioner concentration
Ashley Richard- Family Nurse Practitioner concentration ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Johanna Blair Braden

Johanna was born in Baton Rouge, and raised in Longville, Louisiana. She graduated from South Beauregard High School, Class of 2015.

Johanna has now completed her Associate of Science degree at Northwestern State University in Nursing. After graduation, she plans to pursue her dream job as a Labor and Delivery nurse. She would also like to further her education and obtain a BSN degree, and eventually, a MSN degree.

To her family and friends: First, I would like to thank God for allowing me this opportunity. He moved mountains for me to be in this position and I have no doubt that this is the career that he called me to. Secondly, I would like to thank my family, church family, & loving boyfriend. I lack adequate words to truly express my gratitude to you. Thank you for your unwavering prayers, understanding, love, & support. I could not have completed this journey alone. Last, thank you to all of my friends. To “da bomb digitty”.. you girls are my ride or die. We have studied, prayed, ate, argued, suffered sleep, cried, & lived together the last two years. Most of all, we have established lifelong friendships that I will cherish forever. I love & miss you all so much and wish you the very best in life! Fork Em’ Demons!

CONGRATULATONS Johanna!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Montrice Shalbrell Hartwell

Montrice is a Shreveport, Louisiana native who graduated from C.E. Byrd High School, Class of 1998. She received an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Kilgore College in 2007, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University in 2009. Montrice has now completed her Master of Science degree in Nursing at NSU with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

Upon graduation, she plans to relax, regroup, and study for certification at her own pace. She would also like to obtain her DNP degree within the next 5 years.

Montrice’ s message to family and friends: “Without GOD being in MY LIFE, I would not be where I am today….& I give him ALL praises, just because of who HE is!

I, THANK my mom, Eloise J. Butler Lewis, for a list that expands infinitely, it will take a lifetime to show my sincerest appreciation…and I WILL. Special thanks to my aunt, Dr. Cherry A. Burton, who showered me with unconditional LOVE, and additional direction in the absence of my late father, Monroe Hartwell, Jr., at an early age.

You can’t achieve anything entirely by yourself, and my life is so BLESSED with some of the most amazing and supportive people. I, THANK my FRIENDS, FAMILY, & CHURCH together because they are basically one in the same. Thank you ALL for being part of MY journey.

Through it all…my main motivation was, and forever remains, Imani T. Ball, my beautiful brown-skinned girl. As long as I live, I will strive to be the BEST ME, which will enable her to be the BEST HER.

C/O 2020……in spite of it all, BUT GOD. WE MADE IT!!!!”

CONGRATULATIONS Montrice!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Amberly Banks

Amberly is a Homer, Louisiana native and graduated with the Class of 2009 from Homer High School.

Amberly has completed her Associate of Science degree at Northwestern State University in Nursing. Upon graduation, she plans to work as a Step-down nurse at Willis-Knighton Bossier. She would also like to pursue her BSN degree at NSU in the future.

Amberly’ s message: “I started on this journey 10 years ago. Life happened and I had to restructure everything. I met an amazing guy who believed in my dreams and together, we enrolled me into the ASN program at Northwestern State University for the Fall of 2017. This program was challenging but the support of my family and my friends carried me through. I'm glad to have made you all proud. The best is yet to come. I love you!”

CONGRATULATIONS Amberly!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Meredith Monique Sheppard

Meredith was born in Lafayette, but raised in Bossier City, Louisiana. She is a Class of 1993 graduate of Minden High School.

She obtained her LPN in 1998 from NWLA Technical College, and has now completed an Associate of Science in Nursing at Northwestern State University.

Upon graduation, Meredith plans to work as a Clinical Care Coordinatro at Cypress Point Nursing and Rehab Center.

Meredith’s message to family: “Thank you to my mom, kids, and friends for all of their encouragement, support, and understanding through this journey. I Love You All! We Made It!!!”

CONGRATULATION Meredith!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Sara Amend Blankenship

Sara is a Shreveport-Bossier native who graduated from C.E. Byrd High School, Class of 2006.

She received her ADN degree in 2011 and her BSN degree in 2017 from Northwestern State University. Sara has now completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at NSU with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

To her family and friends: “Thank you to my husband for your love and patience. Thank you to all my family and friends all for your support over the past few years! I could not of done it without all of your support, love, and prayers. Thank you to all the educators within the MSN program for your guidance throughout this experience.”

CONGRATULATIONS Sara!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health is with Taylor Bradford.

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Taylor Bradford

Taylor is a Bossier City, LA native who graduated from Benton High School, Class of 2011. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University in 2015, and has now completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at NSU with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration. She has no official plans after graduation, but would like to pursue her DNP degree in the future.

Taylor’s message: “Thank you so much to all of my family and friends for giving me continuous support during the past few years! I’m so thankful for my husband, Jake for always pushing me to do my best and always encouraging me during my studies.”

CONGRATULATION Taylor!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Brenda Knotts Willis

Brenda was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Pitkin, Louisiana. She is a Class of 1992 graduate of Anacoco High School.

She has received an Associate of Science degree (1996) and Bachelor of Science degree (2000) in Nursing from Northwestern State University. Brenda has now completed her MSN degree at NSU with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

Upon graduation, she plans to work in her community (Leesville area) and serve patients that she has cared for over her 25-year nursing career.

Brenda’s message to family and friends: “I am so grateful to you, Stephen, my husband of 25 years, for your love and support through this exciting and most challenging time in our lives. Throughout everything, you never let me doubt myself or the accomplishments I would achieve. There is no doubt, you are my rock, now and always. Chris and Kaitlynn, you have supported me from the very beginning. We have always been a family that believes if you want something badly enough, and you work hard for it, you will achieve it. Thank you for reminding me that still applies to me, even if it that desire is a second career. I am grateful to the many friends and family that offered up prayers to get me through tests, assignments, skills checkoffs, and observations. Most importantly, without God, none of this could be possible. He has made a way...each and every step of the way.”

CONGRATULATIONS Brenda!!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Lexie M. Reed

Lexie is a Moss Bluff, LA native, but graduated from Sam Houston High School in 2012. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from McNeese State University, and has now completed her MSN degree at Northwestern State University with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

Lexie is still fielding job offers, but would love to work at a family clinic, in pediatrics, or internal medicine. She has learned through all of this to step outside her comfort zone, and would be interested in anything to help her learn and grow as a new NP.

Lexie’s message: "I wouldn't be where I am today without God and his many blessings. Through all of the doubts, fears, and overwhelming moments, especially the last few weeks, He has guided me exactly where I am suppose to be in life. I also what to thank my family and friends for the words of encouragement, love, and support. My parents, who went above and beyond to make sure I would follow my dreams to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. And last but not least, Corey and Beau, who have been my rock through all the ups and downs. I cant wait to see what the future holds! {She picked up her head and the angels cried, you are going to save lives!}"

CONGRATULATIONS Lexie!! ... See MoreSee Less

NSULA College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

4 weeks ago

Celebrating and honoring the Senior Class of 2020!

Shelia Machell Reliford

Shelia was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana where she graduated from Green Oaks High School, Class of 1986.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Science from LSU School of Allied Health in 1996, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University in 2004. Shelia has now completed her MSN degree at NSU with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

Her future plans are tentative, but will include practicing in a primary care area treating and educating the underserved population. She would also like to specialize in pulmonary diseases.

Shelia’s message: “I'm so thankful that God blessed me with the best, most supportive, most loving friends and family that anyone could imagine. I thank each of you for being that listening ear and/or shoulder to lean and cry on at so many points during this turbulent journey. Fortunately, I have too many names to list. However, I must thank my good friend Donald Johnston "D.J." for intermittently checking to see if I was ready to resume my journey....and making sure that I did. I can honestly say, if it hadn't been for D.J., I would not be a part of this 2020 graduating class. I also thank Candy Brown and Tara Waddles for their tough "military "love. I thank Louis Broadway and Vanessa Davis for the "checkups" and prayers. I thank my cousins Artisha Abbott and Monica Hall for always checking on me. I really could go on and on but know that I love each of you dearly and you know exactly who you are. Thank you and I pray many blessings upon you.

I thank my son Elijah and my sister Charlesetta for their support and love. I love you both so much. Now, to save the best for last, I thank my mother Zella Reliford. You started this journey with me and was my biggest cheerleader. I'm so sad that you couldn't finish it with me. But I know you are smiling proudly and saying, "Baby, I knew you could do it"! If only I could see that smile and hear your voice once more. I miss you more than words can say. This accomplishment would mean so much more if you were here. So, in your honor, I will always display this accomplishment with integrity and grace. I love you forever 💜💜💜”

Way to go, Shelia!! ... See MoreSee Less