Awards

The Chancellor's Award - Presented annually at the Spring Commencement to a graduating baccalaureate nursing student who has demonstrated scholastic and leadership ability and exemplifies an enthusiastic commitment to professional nursing.

The Dean's Award - Presented annually at the Fall Commencement to a graduating accalaureate nursing student who has demonstrated scholastic and leadership ability and exemplifies an enthusiastic commitment to professional nursing.

Valedictorian - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student with the highest cumulative grade point average at Fall and Spring Commencement.

Salutatorian - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student with the second highest cumulative grade point average at Fall and Spring Commencement.

LSUHSC School of Nursing Alumni Association Recognition of Class Spirit Award - Presented at Fall and Spring Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student whose efforts and ability to carry through were always in the best interest of the class, and whose specific performance demonstrated accountability, maturity and peer support.

The Harcourt Health Sciences, Inc. Faculty Recognition Award - Presented to both an undergraduate and graduate student selected by the faculty on the basis of leadership ability and visibility in the school.

Dolores H. Scheerle Memorial Entrepreneurial Award - Presented to both an undergraduate and graduate student who evidences leadership qualities necessary of an entrepreneur, is innovative in the approach to nursing, and is cognizant of trends and issues relevant to the nursing profession. Presented at each Spring and Fall Commencement.

Sister Mary Agnes Fortier Award - Established by the South Louisiana League for Nursing in 1977. Presented to both an undergraduate and graduate student at the Spring Commencement and based on the graduates’ professionalism, character, scholarship, and potential for future leadership and community involvement.

Jo Ellen Smith Memorial Award - Presented at Spring and Fall Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student who is recognized as humanitarian, has given service above and beyond what is required by the School, demonstrated concern for and has provided actual service to others.

Ted Kokoska Memorial Award – Presented at the Spring Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student who is academically in the top third of the graduating class and demonstrates evidence of critical thinking and good judgment, is supportive to the school through active participation in school committees, and who demonstrates a caring attitude and nurturing towards fellow students.

Dr. David E. Jarman Memorial Award - Presented at the Spring Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student who has contributed maturity and wisdom to the graduating class, has been most supportive to individual class members, and has had primary parenting responsibilities throughout the nursing program.

Patricia A. Losee Memorial Award - Presented at the Spring Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student who demonstrates professionalism, conscientiousness, compassion, and a commitment to nursing.

Mary Lou Steedley Memorial Community Health Nursing Award – Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student at the Fall and Spring Commencement and based on clinical excellence in community health nursing, concern for humanity with demonstration of professional growth and leadership in the community, and active involvement in professional and community organizations.

Mary Y. Tunis-Stern Community Activism Award - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student at the Fall and Spring Commencement to an individual who generates real and innovative change, mobilizes new community projects, applies theoretical concepts to nursing practice in the actual community, establishes programming for vulnerable populations within the community, demonstrates a personal commitment to a community project and has given evidence of political involvement.

Distinguished Graduate Award – Presented by Epislon Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing at Fall and Spring Commencement to a baccalaureate graduating student. The recipient is a member of the Epsilon Nu Chapter who demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm in nursing research, demonstrates commitment to the ideals of the nursing profession, and participates in extracurricular activities.

Student Nurses Association Outstanding Graduate Award - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student at Fall and Spring Commencement whose outstanding accomplishments are demonstrated by leadership and participation in the nursing profession, curriculum and school.

Student Government Association Outstanding Graduate Award - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student at Fall and Spring Commencement who meets selected academic standards, participates in community and school activities throughout the nursing curriculum, and exhibits motivation for his/her personal professional growth.

Nurses Christian Fellowship Outstanding Senior Award - Presented to a baccalaureate graduating student at Fall and Spring Commencement who has willingly served the Nurse Christian Fellowship organization, exemplifies the tenets upheld by the organization, and has a giving spirit as evidenced through community service.

F.A. Davis Award for Writing Excellence - Presented to a graduating graduate student with exceptional writing style and skill. Award is given at each Fall and Spring Commencement.

Joyce Travelbee Award - Presented to a Masters candidate at the Fall Commencement based on academic achievement and excellence in nursing practice evidenced through the application of a nursing framework-based practice, demonstrated evidence of a philosophy of nursing, and good interpersonal skills.

Outstanding Doctoral Award - Presented to a doctoral candidate at the Fall Commencement based on scholastic achievement and distinguished doctoral work.

Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Award – Presented to a Masters candidate at the Spring Commencement who has demonstrated clinical expertise, community service, and has achieved academic excellence among the nurse practitioner graduating class.

Graduate Caring Award - Presented at each Fall and Spring Commencement to a graduate who encompasses the guiding principles of respect, integrity, professionalism, caring, excellence and diversity, which are evident in all personal and professional behaviors.

LA Association of Nurse Anesthetist Outstanding Graduate Award - Established in 2004, this award is presented at each Spring Commencement and recognizes a nurse anesthesia graduate who contributes to the scholarly body of knowledge in nurse anesthesia and to the state organization, in addition to having excellence in clinical and leadership abilities, and the potential for continued service to the citizens of LA.

Nurse Anesthesia Program Director’s Award – Initiated in 2004, this award recognizes a nurse anesthesia graduate with outstanding performance in academics and the potential for leadership in the field of nurse anesthesia education. The award is presented at each Spring Commencement.

Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Nurse Anesthesia Award - Presented to an outstanding nurse anesthesia graduate at each Spring Commencement.