Louisiana's Nursing Program Cited for Extraordinary Accomplishments

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The National League For Nursing names 2005-2008 Centers Of Excellence In Nursing Education™ Four Nursing Programs Cited for Extraordinary Accomplishments

Schools of nursing whose faculty members are doing outstanding work that sets them apart from others have received the prestigious Centers of Excellence designation, it was announced today at the NLN’s 2005 Education Summit. The NLN Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education™ program (COE) calls for schools to apply for a three-year designation based on their sustained demonstration of excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 1, 2005 -- Schools of nursing whose faculty members are doing outstanding work that sets them apart from others have received the prestigious Centers of Excellence designation, it was announced today at the NLN’s 2005 Education Summit. The NLN Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education™ program (COE) calls for schools to apply for a three-year designation based on their sustained demonstration of excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development.

“The COE program was initiated in 2004 to publicly acknowledge nursing schools that distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement in the promotion of excellence in nursing education” said Dr. Ruth Corcoran, CEO of the National League for Nursing.

Four outstanding nursing schools met the COE program’s rigorous criteria attained COE status for 2005 through 2008: Excelsior College in Albany, NY and Samford University in Birmingham, AL for Creating Environments that Promote Student Learning and Professional Development; and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for Creating Environments that Promote Ongoing Faculty Development.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has designed and implemented a holistic approach to faculty development and documented the impact such a focus has had on faculty, students, and program. Pedagogical research, co-authored publications, peer review, attendance at education-focused workshops and conferences, and extensive collaboration and support among faculty and between the faculty and administration have been sustained over time, resulting in positive outcomes for faculty, students, and the school itself. There is a strong collaborative and unified effort to continually improve as a faculty through formal and informal mechanisms, and systematic peer evaluation and deliberate mentoring are in evidence. The school boasts a dedicated faculty working together to facilitate student learning and faculty professional development.

COE awardees will be announced at the NLN’s annual business meeting to be held at the NLN’s 2005 Education Summit on Saturday, October 1 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact NLN communications director Karen R. Klestzick at 212-812-0376.

The NLN advances quality nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing health care environment.

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LOUISIANA La. - The College of Nursing at the University of Louisiana is in elite company after receiving a designation from the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence.

The college was recognized for creating environments that promote ongoing faculty development. UL was one of only two universities that received the honor from the 60 that applied. UNC Greensboro was the other.

UL nursing faculty, some new and some more tenured, said the working environment is unique.

"We've always known how good we have it here," said Paula Broussard. "Working with a group of people that make your job better and the things the program has done to make it better for us is great. We know it's good, but now it's official and it's nice to have that recognition."

"I had been teaching at Virginia (and) Texas at Austin, and was looking forward to coming back here to Lafayette," said Donna Gauthier. "I knew it was good from when I was here as a student, but was really surprised at how good we have it. It makes the work we do at the hospital easier and it makes the best environment for the students. Most schools strive to do that- we do it."

It was the first time the award for environments promoting faculty development has been given, said Gail Poirrier, dean of the College of Nursing.

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Awesome news. Now, lets get a med school on the map. We've already got an excellent regional medical center that should be a prime location for the state's next medical school.

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Nurse Practitioner Advocate, Dr. Gail Poirrier will be the recipient of the prestigious American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Awards for Excellence, and will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception during the 23rd National Conference of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Washington, DC, this summer. In 1993, the State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate was created to recognize the efforts of individuals, who have made a significant contribution toward increasing the awareness and acceptance of the nurse practitioner. Dr. Gail Poirrier, DNS, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions at UL Lafayette, has been an advocate for NPs in the state of Louisiana for many years. She has supported nurse practitioners in education and service as an educator and member of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The rest of the story