50 Years of LSSU Nursing 1971-2021
Celebrate the spring 2022 Nursing graduates and the 50th anniversary of the LSSU School of Nursing by watching our Spring 2022 Pinning Ceremony on May 6, 2022 @ 5 PM via livestream. See you there, virtually!
Celebrate the spring 2022 Nursing graduates and the 50th anniversary of the LSSU School of Nursing by watching our Spring 2022 Pinning Ceremony on May 6, 2022 @ 5 PM via livestream. See you there, virtually!
History of the LSSU Nursing Program
The first nursing education program at Lake Superior State College was a Practical Nursing Program in 1968.
In September 1970 the College initiated a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program and ended the Practical Nursing Program.
In 1975 the length of the ADN Program was increased to three years in length; a pre-clinical year was added, with nursing courses expanded to include more theory and clinical experience.
The National League for Nursing accredited the ADN Program from January 1983 until its closure.
The College recognized the trend of entry into professional practice at the baccalaureate level and added the Bachelor of Science (BSN) Program in September 1974. This program was designed as a completion program for registered nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree.
The Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Lake Superior State University was initially granted accreditation by the National League for Nursing in 1984.
In September 1985, a four-year BSN pre-licensure track replaced the ADN Program.
The re-accreditation in 1992 included the four-year BSN pre-licensure track as well as the original RN-BSN completion track.
The BSN programs were also reaccredited in 2000 and 2008 by the National League for Nursing and by the Michigan Board of Nursing within the Bureau of Health Professions in the Department of Community Health.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences implemented simulation-based education into the curriculum for the nursing students beginning fall semester of 2013.
LSSUโs Superior Simulation Center was established in 2014 through an anchor gift from the R. W. Considine Foundation.
One year later, paramedicine students were brought to the temporary simulation center located off campus in Sault Ste. Marieโs Smart Zone building.
Academic excellence- BSN โHonor Society,โ Sigma Theta Tau, Inc in April 28, 2016, Chi Omega Chapter established
Through a partnership with War Memorial Hospital the WMH/LSSU Superior Simulation Center was established and brought to the main campus in 2018.
School of Nursing received CCNE Accreditation 10-year renewal in the Spring of 2020.
Join us at both our Nursing Lab in Crawford Hall and our WMH/LSSU Superior Simulation Center for Open Houses. Nursing faculty and students will be available to show you firsthand our exceptional clinical devices, equipment, and learning spaces.
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 1-3 PM in the Crows Nest to connect with Nursing faculty, staff, and alumni at the Nursing Alumni Reunion and 50th Anniversary Celebration. Weโll have guest speakers, light hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to network.
“I chose to attend LSSU because Iโm a resident of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. What I like most is the small size of the classes. So far, my favorite course has been Adult 2 because the instructor presented the material in a way that promotes understanding through class participation and case studies. My clinical instructors have been amazing. I am treasurer of the Lake State Student Nursing Association, and thanks to our professors and staff, we were able to attend a National Student Nursing Association conference.”
“LSSU has a state-of-the-art simulation center for real-life, intense situations that canโt be fully taught to the proper extent just out of a book. Running through simulations is a great way to grow individual skills and team skills.”
“An advantage of training in a rural community like Northern Michigan is that many of the hospital staff has ties to the university, either as alumni, current or past faculty, or clinical preceptors, so they know what the students are going through, what they can expect, and how to best optimize their clinical time to get the best possible education. The smaller size of the hospital also means that staff quickly get to know students, allowing a better preceptor-student relationship.”
“LSSUโs baccalaureate program emphasizes evidence-based practice and hands-on learning. The state-of-the-art simulation center provides carefully planned clinical situations that enhance individual and team learning. Another essential skill that LSSU has taught me is critical thinkingโby delving into patient-centered care and holistic approaches, I can provide compassionate and competent care as a bedside nurse while being able to problem-solve.”
“Going away to college, I didnโt want to get lost in the mix of students. I wanted to walk across campus and know the students and professors I was passing by. Going to Lake State allowed me to do this. Building these close connections helped me develop into the healthcare professional I am today. I absolutely loved my experience at Lake State and am thankful I made the choice to attend school there!”
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