Disappointing News for GSU Undergraduate Nursing Program

 

GRAMBLING, LA – The Louisiana State Board of Nursing voted to remove the conditional approval status for Grambling State University’s undergraduate nursing program at a show cause meeting today. The master’s program in nursing is not affected by this decision.

Grambling is now dedicated to helping our current Level 2 and Level 3 undergraduate nursing students who are affected by this decision and will choose between switching their majors or completing their nursing degrees at another institution. There are currently 16 remaining Level 2 and Level 3 students who are affected by this decision. Grambling is making every effort to assist our students in transitioning and helping them make the best decision for their futures.

The Level 4 students and the Level 5 students who are currently taking summer classes at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches will not be affected.

The School of Nursing has been an important part of Grambling for over three decades and has prepared more than 2,000 students to enter the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, the nursing program has been struggling with maintaining exam pass rates since 2010. In order to obtain a license to become a registered nurse, students must pass a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

“We are disappointed with the order that the Louisiana State Board of Nursing adopted this afternoon,” GSU Interim President Cynthia Warrick said. “We will continue to revamp and reorganize the nursing program, so that we can reopen the nursing program as soon as possible. We are using all of our resources to support our existing students to pass the NCLEX exam.”

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