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The School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is dedicated to providing high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare individuals for a variety of professional healthcare roles and to be conscientious, contributing members of their profession and society.
Undergraduate Studies In Allied Health
What are some career fields available to me if I major in Radiologic Technology?
- Bone densitometry
- Cardiovascular-interventional radiography
- Computed tomography
- General radiography
- Mammography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Medical equipment sales
- Quality Managment
- Radiology Information Systems
- Surgery
With additional education you could practice in:
- Education
- Nuclear Medicine
- Medical Dosimetry
- Radiation Therapy
- Sonography
- Management
Accreditation
Radiologic Sciences Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, phone number 312-704-5300, mail@jrcert.org, http://www.jrcert.org.
BSRS Related Documents
The RT to BSRS program provides an individualized plan of education to assist technologists, who are ARRT registered in Radiography, in gaining the skills necessary to meet their future career goals. This program was designed for technologists who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree. The technologist may earn credit without enrollment in 44 hours of radiologic sciences courses. Northwestern State University offers an individualized plan for learning to assist radiologic technologists registered in radiography who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in radiologic science. The length of the program will be based on the amount of prior academic coursework completed. Our mission is to provide students with the education to promote success, professionalism, and opportunity in the radiologic sciences.
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RT to BSRS Related Documents
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The NSU School of Allied Health offers a pathway for associate degree allied health professionals to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Allied Health (BASAH). This is a completion degree that consists of 60 credit hours of coursework for the student to complete at NSU. The BASAH will allow student to transfer general education and up to 30 hours of clinical coursework credits from their associate degree program to meet the requirements of the BASAH program. The program is offered , making it accessible and convenient.
BASAH Related Documents
Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Allied Health
ICV Related Documents
- Provide students the knowledge and skill needed to safely obtain MRI images;
- Promote the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to perform MRI imaging;
- Provide instruction in MRI imaging procedures, sequencing parameters, physical principles of image formation, & data acquisition and processing;
- Promote patient safety MR imaging; and
- Prepare graduates to pass the MRI national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
MRI Related Documents
The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Computed Tomography (CT) program is specifically designed for registered radiologic technologists who desire to obtain national certification in CT. The post-baccalaureate certificate program will:
- Provide students the knowledge and skill needed to safely obtain CT images;
- Promote the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to perform CT imaging;
- Provide instruction in CT imaging procedures, physics principles of image formation;
- Promote patient safety in CT imaging; and
- Prepare graduates to pass national CT certification examinations
Graduate Studies In Allied Health
The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program at Northwestern State University provides a specialized program of study that will prepare baccalaureate radiologic sciences professionals to become leaders in the radiologic sciences. The MSRS program offers two concentrations in the areas of radiologic sciences education and administration. The program allows radiologic sciences professionals to earn a graduate degree in their discipline and to develop skills that will assist with career advancement within radiologic sciences education and administration.
MSRS Related Documents
Laura Aaron PhD, RT(R)(M)(QM)
Professor
318-677-3020
Allied Health Programs – Northwestern State University
Eloise Chambers
Administrative Assistant for Allied Health
Shreveport campus office 202 | 318-677-3020.
Kari Cook MSRS, RT(R)
Associate Professor
Alexandria campus office 212 | 318-769-7859
Tammy Curtis PhD, RT(R), (CT) (CHES)
Graduate Coordinator; Professor
Shreveport campus office 203 | 318-677-3067
Kendall DeLacerda MSRS, RT (R)
Co-Clinical Coordinator: Assistant Professor
Alexandria campus office 213 | 318-769-7858
Becky Farmer MSRS, RT(R), (M)
Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 207 | 318-677-3066
Kelli Haynes EdD, RT(R)
Program Director, BSRS: Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 209 | 318-677-3071
Joel Hicks EdD, RT(R)
Director of School of Allied Health: Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 403 | 318-677-3072
Cindy McGuire MSRS, RT(R)(M)
Assistant Professor
Alexandria campus office 207 | 318-769-7561
Angela McKnight, MSRS, RT(R)(T)
Assistant Professor
Shreveport campus office 201 | 318-677-3095
mcknighta@nsula.edu
Ben Wood Ed.D., RT(R)
Co-Clinical Coordinator: Associate Professor
Shreveport campus office 227 | 318-677-3080
Northwestern State University and the following Universities have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for articulations with associate degree programs. The articulations will allow students to complete their Associate Degree and transfer their credit hours to Northwestern State University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Allied Health.
SUSLA
Bossier Parish Community College
LSU Eunice
Delgado Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College
Baton Rouge Community College
Nunez Community College
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Follow the “Online Admissions” link at NSU Admissions to establish your admissions account. You can create your account, apply to NSU, and review your activity as it relates to your admission.
This account is only for admission, and once you are accepted, does not apply to registration, financial aid, or other on-campus activities.
The Office of the Registrar has prepared a website for Tuition and Fees featuring a Cost of Attendance Calculator.
NSU Financial Aid Office web site answers many questions about the financial aid process, what types of financial aid are available, and how to apply for financial aid.
Our NSU quiz bowl team won 3rd place in the state!!! Members are:
Ashanti Hill
Morgan McManus
Kerstyn Johnson
Congrats ladies 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ker so proud of all of you! Love you dearly maw maw
Thank you guisseeee for teaching us & continuing to teach us everything we need to know 💕
3rd place huh? Good work!
Our faculty and students represented NSU well at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting in Shreveport this weekend! Dr. Stuart Bushong was the guest speaker and in his usually unique style, was very well received! 🤩🤩🤩
Shriner's Hospital in Shreveport has 2 PRN positions open! contact Sheila Barritt at 318-226-4276 or send resume to sbarritt@shrinenet.org
Excited to welcome new students at Freshman Connection and we can’t help but think they’re RAD 🤩🤘🏽 😈#NSURad #AlliedHealthNSU #RadiologyRocks #forkemdemons
World of X-Ray
Horse getting a CT Scan 🐴❤️
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Ochsner/ LSU Shreveport is hiring!
Diagnostic, U/S and Cardiac Cath lab
Apply online or contact the department.
JOB OPENING: Wilson Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Minden is in need of a full-time RT. Call (574-329-1445) or email (mark.wilson@ahmgt.com) for more information.
Our Team - Wilson Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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Wilson Orthopaedics in Minden, LouisianaJOB OPENING: Urgent Care of Shreveport is in need of a full time RT. Contact Austin Beard at 318-868-2273 or by email at uclaBeard@yahoo.com
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CT post certificate program is LIVE!! First 2 courses being offered now!
Contact us hicksj@nsula.edu
On this day in radiologic history in 1906, Marie Curie was offered and accepted her late husband’s position as professor and chair of physics at the University of Paris. She was the first woman to hold the position of professor at the university. #OTD
Breaking news! NSU has updated the admissions requirements for the Master’s program. The GRE is no longer required for admission, but rather, we are using the GPA from your undergraduate program. If the thought of taking the GRE has held you back from starting our Master’s program in the past, then now is the time to begin! Please contact Tammy Curtis at curtist@nsula.edu for more information.
Breaking news! NSU has updated the admissions requirements for the Master’s program. The GRE is no longer required for admission, but rather, we are using the GPA from your undergraduate program. If the thought of taking the GRE has held you back from starting our Master’s program in the past, then now is the time to begin! Please contact Tammy Curtis at curtist@nsula.edu for more information.
OMG! This is exciting! Go through this amazing program. You will not be sorry! It has opened many amazing doors for me! 😈❤️
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Wonderful revision to your policies!
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Yaaaayyyy!!!!!!
Boyd Family Practice
Full time, no holidays, no weekends, competitive pay
Contact hiring manager:
318-746-1094
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You asked for it, and now we are happy to tell you our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Computed Technology is ready to start enrolling students! Click on the link for more info or contact one of our helpful faculty! We are happy to answer any questions you have!
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NATCHITOCHES – A new Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Computed Tomography at Northwestern State University has been approved by the State Board of Regents. Enrollment will begin this summer. Northw...We are so proud of you Nisha, and all of our first generation graduates! We can't wait to celebrate you next week!Since Graduation is next week, check out this week's #FirstGenFriday spotlight of (soon to be) proud graduate, Nisha Terry. We're proud of all of our #FirstGenGraduates...Congratulations!
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My name is Rodnisha Terry, but most people refer to me as Nisha. I am a first-generation scholar working towards completing my Bachelor of Science in Radiology. I am 23 years old and I am from Shreveport, Louisiana. I will be graduating in May of 2019. This will be one of the toughest yet rewarding accomplishments in my life.
This four-and-a-half-year journey has not been easy. I am an only child raised by a single mother with rarely any support from my father. I was not a straight A student in high school, but I have always known that I wanted to attend college, so I made the decision to apply to Northwestern State University. A couple weeks after applying, I received the bill that I knew my mother could not afford to pay on her own. My not so perfect grades resulted in me not receiving the TOPS scholarship and at that moment I was willing to not attend college to save money. My mother and auntie encouraged me not to be concerned about the cost because everything would be taken care of. From then on, I knew that I had to not only complete this journey for myself, but for my mother and family as well.
My first year was kind of tough, not really knowing how the college thing went, but I eventually got adjusted. Sophomore year I passed all the required courses to get into nursing clinicals, but there was just one thing holding me back: the nursing program required students to make a minimum of a 58 on an exam called the TEAS. The first time I took the TEAS I made a 57.3, but I still had one more chance to take the exam.
Upon the second time I tried to go in with a clear mind to relieve some of my anxiety but the “What ifs” consumed my thoughts. The page loaded with my score and there it was, another 57.3. The thoughts of me not being good enough or smart enough filled my head, I felt defeated. As I sat in my room blankly staring at the wall, I knew I couldn’t just give up on myself, because I had family and friend looking up to me.
The nursing advisor gave me two options, to wait a year to retake the exam or change my major to Radiology. I took making the same exact score twice as a sign from God that maybe nursing was not the path for me. I made the decision to switch to Radiology and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The program required me to take the same exact TEAS exam but this time I made a 62. I got accepted into clinicals Fall of 2016.
After coming home for clinicals I decided to get a job. Working 30-40 hours a week and being a full-time student sometimes got tough, but I persisted. My mother went from paying tuition cost my first year to not having to pay at all. About two years later, here I am with two months left in clinical. It still hasn’t hit me yet that I am about to become a college graduate. Being a first -generation scholar has motivated me to eventually start a program for high school students of single parent homes needing assistance with applying for college and financial aid. To God I give all the praise.
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Do you have a story that you wish to share, or know someone who does? Email Vanner Erikson at: eriksonv@nsula.edu.
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Wonderful story. Welcome to the NSU Radsci alumni!
Jamie Wagley, her story is very similar to yours!
Congratulations Nisha! 🎊🎈🎓👩🏾🎓 I’m so proud of you!
