By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University’s nursing students have achieved a 100% pass rate on the national licensing exam. This is the first cohort of students to graduate under the revised nursing curriculum. The National Council Licensure Examination, the national licensing exam every nursing graduate must pass to legally work as a registered nurse in the United States, has served as the standard for nursing licensure since 1982 and is recognized across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. NCLEX pass rates are among the most significant measures of a nursing program’s effectiveness in preparing graduates for professional practice. Although nursing programs are assessed using a variety of academic and clinical performance indicators, NCLEX outcomes are particularly important because they reflect graduates’ ability to meet the national standard for safe and competent practice in healthcare. “The statewide shortage of licensed nurses underscores the need for academically prepared nursing professionals who can think critically, make sound clinical decisions, and respond effectively in patient care settings,” said Shaina Goudeau, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health. … [Read more...]
Louisiana Christian University names Maxey VPAA
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University has named Natalie Maxey the new vice president for Academic Affairs. Maxey was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees and began her new position on May 19. Maxey has served in a variety of roles at the university over the past decade, most recently as the interim dean for the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business. From 2019-2024, she was the project director for the IDEA federal Title III grant that implemented initiatives developing new online programs, student support services and IT infrastructure on campus. Maxey earned her doctorate in chemical engineering in 2006 from Georgia Institute of Technology. She completed her Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering in 2000 at Louisiana Tech University. She came to LCU in the fall of 2016 to form the pre-engineering program, which launched new degree programs and saw the renovation of classroom and lab space. “Over the last 10 years here, I have grown to love the students, faculty and staff at this institution, and I am deeply committed to our mission and role in the world of education,” Maxey said. “I’m excited to become VPAA. The VPAA’s role is both keeper of the … [Read more...]
