Nursing Program

The nursing program at Nicholls State University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at NOBTS is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 51 years.

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Nicholls State University (NOBTS)

3939 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA

Nicholls State University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana and publically funded. Enrollment at Nicholls State University exceeds seven thousand annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to Nicholls State University earn an SAT score in a range of 890 - 1160, or an ACT composite score in a range of 20 - 24. 84% of applicants are accepted to Nicholls State University, of which 62 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $5,200 and nonresidents pay $14,000 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $6,100 each year. Some students at Nicholls State University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Nicholls State University "Colonels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to get more about Nicholls State University may check out their website at http://www.nicholls.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nicholls State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).