Nursing major Zachary Gaspard knew he wanted a career in healthcare, and UL Lafayette was the best place to start his studies.
СAPPOverall, nurses provide so much to those in need,СAPP he said. СAPPThe nursing program is a challenging program for a good reason. The Department of Nursing helped me feel empowered to take on this challenge."
СAPPAt the end of the day, the lives of many individuals are in my hands, and their outcomes will result from the actions I take,СAPP he said. СAPPThe support in class and clinical has given me the tools to help guide my practice in nursing.СAPP
Nursing majors at UL Lafayette get hands-on experience in hospitals through clinicals and other classes, which prepares them for careers in nursing.
СAPPMy first clinical semester in nursing was kind of scary,СAPP he admitted, СAPPbut our instructors were there to guide us along the way. We learned our core foundation of nursing, making it challenging yet exciting.СAPP
Outside of hospitals, students in the Department of Nursing work with non-profit and other community organizations. In NURS 340: Community and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, one of ZacharyСAPPs favorite classes, he got to see the impact nurses can have outside of a traditional healthcare setting.
He also assisted with COVID-19 screenings through the Louisiana Volunteers in Action disaster response team.
СAPPIt was neat to see how nurses have a huge impact outside of the hospital,СAPP he said. СAPPAnd our education allows us to become involved in this community approach.СAPP
