Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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1 —— 1 Spectators watch the nurses ' 2 softball game 2 Students take a break between classes TWENTY-NINE

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Nursing School 1 Sandy Brashe orders his nursing pin from Leo Sandi- fer 2 Oarlene Strickland looks on as Mrs Noram Plan- chock and Mrs Maxme Johnson show off their school spirit The Northwestern State University College ot Nursing is the outgrowth of long range planning by interested individuals who were aware of the need for improved nursing services and better education opportunities for prospective profes- sional nurses. From 1 949 to 1 958. two programs of study were available to students: the three year diploma program and the four year baccalaureate program The diploma was terminated in 1 958 Due to increasing enrollment, the Department of Nursing began in 1953. Northwestern achieved University status in 1970. and the School of Nursing became a College of Nurs- ing This program was temporarily accredited by the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing in 1952, with full accreditation in 1974 by National League for Nursing, and is currently approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree of nursing program was implemented in September of 1972 Facilities for classes are maintained at 1427 Kings Highway in Shreveport The Associate Degree of nursing program of NSU was accredited in 1 974 A Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program was approved by the Louisiana State Board of Education in 1972. The first candidates completing the program graduated in August. 1973. During each semester, activities were planned by WCC SGA for student participation. Events during 1979-80 school year included the annual softball tournament and volleyball tournament along with several dances. Also scheduled was a movie California Suite . TWENTY-EIGHT

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Nurses 1 Gloria Carl and Clay Miller proudly display Iheir shirts on T- Shiri day 2 Students speak with dean at reception tor State Fair Court members 3 Katie Holmes prepares hot dogs lor the players and guests at the soltball tournament 4 Students use some ol the most advanced equipment available THIRTY