Lamar recognizes growing program as School of Nursing

Lamar now offers a bachelor’s in nursing and a master’s in nursing administration.
Lamar now offers a bachelor’s in nursing and a master’s in nursing administration. | File photo
Lamar University's JoAnne Gay Dishman Department of Nursing will be changing its title to the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing.

The change of titles is to better reflect the educational opportunities that have been added or developed to elevate the department to “school” status.

“When you think of a department, you think one program, one dimension. We’ve grown so much and we have so many programs now, both graduate and undergraduate,” interim Chair Cynthia Stinson said.

The nursing program at Lamar began in the 1970s, with the university offering a two-year degree in nursing. Lamar now offers a bachelor’s in nursing and a master’s in nursing administration.

“The change in status from department to school is a significant one,” Lamar Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs James Marquart said. “It is a reflection of excellence, hard work and growth. It is also aspirational – a step toward an even stronger future. We are proud of the accomplishments of our nursing faculty and their support staff. It is also a testament to the success of our alumni who are filling vital roles in health care in our region, the state and beyond.”