Faculty & Staff
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Louisiana Tech University’s Associate of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Contact
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404.975.5000
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The associate degree nursing program is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Contact
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810
Phone: 225.755.7500
Accreditation information
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates
Below is a table of our National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates. Louisiana Tech Nursing pass rates are consistently above the state and national rates.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Louisiana Tech NCLEX-RN Pass Rates | 96.4 | 86.84 | 90.38% | 98.11% | 98.33% | 100% |
| Louisiana NCLEX –RN Pass Rates | – | 89.93 | 92.77% | 94.72% | 94.54% | 92.83% |
| National NCLEX-RN Pass Rates | – | 82.48 | 86.58% | 88.18% | 88.3% | 87.12% |
Program completion rates
Program completion rates reflect the number of students admitted to the clinical program who remain in the program and complete the nursing curriculum within 7 quarters.
- 2020-21 – 49%
Historic Program Completion Rates
Prior to the 2020-21 academic year, program completion rates reflect the number of students admitted to the clinical program who remain in the program and complete the nursing curriculum within 10 quarters.
- 2019-20 – 67%
- 2018-19 – 71%
- 2017-18 – 69%
- 2016-17 – 65%
- 2015-16 – 63%
- 2014-15 – 73%
Mission statement
The Division of Nursing is committed to excellence in the education of students of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds preparing them to enter an ever-changing health care environment as competent practitioners of nursing. This educational environment fosters clinical reasoning, is achieved through interaction of faculty with students, is responsive to community needs, is cognizant of regional and national trends in health care delivery, and recognizes its responsibility for research and scholarly activity, and service.
Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the Division of Nursing reflects the mission of Louisiana Tech University. The commitment to be a program of the highest quality is led by a caring faculty dedicated to providing an environment of innovative educational excellence. Through faculty and student interaction, graduates are prepared to transition to nursing practice in a complex and changing world. The educational environment supports the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, patient-centered care as members of a diverse healthcare team. The Louisiana Tech nursing program fosters the development of professional values in lifelong learners who are engaged in their community and embrace an interconnected, global perspective.
Program outcomes
- The program’s annual NCLEX examination pass rate will be at least 85% for all first-time test takers from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 every year.
- Ninety percent (90%) of respondents to the postgraduate survey will have found employment in nursing within 6-12 months after graduation.
- Sixty-seven percent (67%) of students who begin in NURS 110 complete the nursing program within 7 quarters, which is 150% of the usual timeframe for the program.
(Updated 12/07/2020)
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
Informatics/Safety/Quality Improvement
Utilize information and technology to communicate, monitor, and improve quality and safety of patient care.
Patient-Centered Care/Compassion
Use clinical judgement to provide compassionate safe patient-centered care in professional partnerships across diverse settings and populations.
Professionalism/Lifelong Learning
Demonstrate a professional identity that reflects leadership, accountability, and ethical decision-making while pursuing lifelong learning.
Teamwork Collaboration/Communication
Utilize effective communication through collaboration with a culture of teamwork to promote optimal health outcomes.
Evidence-Based Practice
Integrate evidenced-based practice using clinical judgment across diverse settings and populations.
Community Engagement/Global Awareness
Promote health and wellness in diverse settings and populations through community engagement and global awareness.