School of Nursing
The LSUA School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) to deliver rigorous nursing education programs. Faculty experts guide students through a comprehensive curriculum with hands-on learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs, hospitals, and community health centers. Whether you are just starting your journey into nursing or advancing your career, LSUA's nursing programs are designed to support your goals with academic excellence and hands-on experience.
Degree Programs
The School of Nursing is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to students with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds while inspiring life-long learning through scholarly activities and service. We promote educational excellence among nursing students in the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in diverse health care environments.
To be recognized as a leader in nursing education preparing professional nurses that have a positive impact on healthcare communities.
TRUTH: The School of Nursing is committed to the importance of truth in ethical nursing practice.
AUTONOMY: The School of Nursing recognizes the importance of autonomous decision making in the delivery of nursing care while serving as an advocate in diverse healthcare settings.
COMMUNITY: The School of Nursing is dedicated to fostering a caring culture within nursing programs, healthcare organizations, and the communities served.
PERSPECTIVE: The School of Nursing promotes the development of evidence-based patient-centered care for the advancement of solutions that address health disparities, health equity, and social determinants of health.
Meet the Faculty
Catherine Cormier, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Professor, Student Success Coordinator, and Program Director for Nursing Grants
Matthew Farley, MSN, RN, PCCN-CMC
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Thomas Pippen
Advising & Retention Specialist
Professional Advisor for Pre-Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mary Kay Sunderhaus, MSN, RN
Clinical Onboarding Coordinator, Associate Professor of Nursing
Jimena Valle, MPA
Advising & Retention Specialist
College of Health and Human Services
Abbey Youngblood
Advising & Retention Specialist
Professional Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate of Science in Nursing
CONNECT WITH US
(318) 473-6459
Coughlin Hall, Room 128
