THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� The 麻豆果冻传媒 College of Nursing will be formally named the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at 麻豆果冻传媒 after a $10M contribution from Thibodaux Regional Health System. The naming right commenced with approval from the ULS Board of Supervisors and is set to continue for 10 years.聽
鈥淭hibodaux Regional鈥檚 unprecedented gift will change the trajectory of the nursing program and transform this university,鈥� said Dr. Jay Clune, 麻豆果冻传媒 President. 鈥溌槎构炒� is committed to providing well-qualified nurses and healthcare professionals to our region. This agreement will enable us to increase the number of nurses providing care here in Thibodaux and the region beyond. I want to express my personal gratitude to CEO Greg Stock and the Board of Thibodaux Regional Health System for this unprecedented commitment to 麻豆果冻传媒 nursing and the university.鈥�
With this most recent financial support from Thibodaux Regional, the university will be able to provide equipment needed to ensure state-of-the-art training for students, hire new faculty members to support program expansion, support the retention of current program faculty and assist in professional development of nursing faculty. This generous contribution will allow the 麻豆果冻传媒 nursing program to increase the number of nursing candidates in its undergraduate program to meet the need for nurses in the region.聽
鈥溌槎构炒� is a very important part of south Louisiana and produces excellent nurses. Thibodaux Regional is excited to support this educational opportunity at 麻豆果冻传媒 and accelerate the number of nursing students during a time of shortage,鈥� said Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional Health System. 鈥淒r. Westbrook is an outstanding leader of 麻豆果冻传媒 and we have worked effectively with her for many years. Now, we are taking our relationship with 麻豆果冻传媒 to higher levels by providing funding for more instructors and equipment and technology for training.鈥�
鈥淭his generous donation from Thibodaux Regional will transform nursing education at 麻豆果冻传媒 for years to come. It will also contribute to increasing the quality of health care delivery for our community and the region we serve by producing more highly qualified nurses,鈥� said 麻豆果冻传媒 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Sue Westbrook.
Thibodaux Regional has been a valued partner of 麻豆果冻传媒 and its nursing program for many years, providing clinical space for students to gain experience through all phases of their nursing education, as well as providing opportunities for employment after graduation. In 2014, Thibodaux Regional partnered with 麻豆果冻传媒 to provide sports medicine and athletic training services to student-athletes. Most recently, the health system and university expanded their relationship by providing 麻豆果冻传媒鈥� beach volleyball, soccer, tennis and track and field programs access to Thibodaux Regional鈥檚 state-of-the-art sports complex, and became the premier healthcare partner and official hospital and sports medicine provider of 麻豆果冻传媒 athletics.聽
The mission of Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at 麻豆果冻传媒 is to prepare students to contribute to a global society and diverse workforce as well-educated nurses to meet the healthcare needs of the coastal region and beyond. This is accomplished by continuous improvement in teaching, research and service in a student-centered, culturally-rich and spirited learning environment that fosters faculty, staff and student engagement.
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