Southern U Launches New Nurse Practitioner Chapter | Lafayette Louisiana News

Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Southern University School of Nursing just celebrated its first-ever white coat ceremony for nurse practitioner students — a milestone moment for its advanced nursing programs and a powerful symbol of its legacy as the training ground for nearly half of Louisiana’s Black nurse practitioners. With every student in its latest Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner cohort passing their national certification exam on the first try, the school proves its unwavering commitment to excellence, preparing future healthcare leaders ready to transform communities. Listen in comfort:Get a…