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Charity School of Nursing
In keeping with Delgado's Mission Statement, CSN is a dynamic nursing program that
provides high-quality instruction to prepare students of varied backgrounds in a learner-centered
inclusive environment. Through excellent and innovative face-to-face and distance
education, the program prepares graduates to provide caring and competent nursing
in entry-level positions to meet the healthcare needs of a diverse community.
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
Delgado Community College Charity School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Science in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 3:15 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in room 1007 of the Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health (Building 14), located on Delgado’s City Park Campus, 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by January 28, 2025
Message From The Dean
Welcome to Charity School of Nursing at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. Whether exploring our webpage, or visiting our beautiful City Park Campus, you will note that Charity School of Nursing is a special place with a rich history and high standards of excellence. In addition to the welcoming atmosphere and picturesque setting, it is also a vibrant place to learn, to teach, and to work. Year after year, surveys of graduates and their employers demonstrate that graduates from CSN are well-prepared, respected, and highly sought after.
As the oldest and one of the largest nursing programs in the state, we are grounded in quality and well-known for academic and institutional success. In order to effectively address the ever-increasing health care needs across the communities that we serve, we currently produce over 200 graduates per year. We offer three program options: the Associate Degree Track (AD-RN), the LPN Track, and the LPN to RN Transitions Track. Additionally, we offer a Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA), as well as a Medical Assistant to Practical Nurse Program (MA-PN).
From a student learning standpoint, our new state-of-the-art Simulation Center, innovative teaching strategies, and committed faculty provide optimal learning opportunities across nursing and allied health programs while stimulating critical-thinking skills. Ultimately, our innovative approach to engaging student learners has revolutionized how we approach nursing education.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, we are pleased to invite you to learn more about our programs.
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School Highlights
- Oldest nursing program in the state with a 100-year history of producing exceptional graduates.
- ADN-RN program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1400, Atlanta, GA. 30326, (404) 975-5000. Last visit in 2017.
- RN program fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, (225) 755-7500
- LPN program accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, 131 Airline Dr. Ste. 301, Metairie, La. 70001 (504) 838-5791.
- Pass rates on the national council licensing exam (NCLEX) continues to be at or above state and national standards.
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Success coaches and a career navigator in place for student support and mentoring.
School Departments
Jennifer Fernandez, MSN, RN, CPN
Dean
Dr. Tracy Harris, Ed.D, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, Assistant Dean
Degree Program
Nursing - Registered Nursing, Associate Degree (ADN)
Coordinators:
Level 1
Ann Dieck, MSN, MSHA, RN, CNOR
Level 2
Patricia Smart, MN, RN, CNE, FAADN
Level 3
Bridgette Dufrene, MSN, RN
Level 4
Mary Barrow, PhD, RN
Technical Competency Area
Nursing - Practical Nursing, T.D. (LPN), LPN – RN and Medical Assistant to LPN Program
Coordinator:
Linda Green, DNP, RN, CNS
Assistant Educational Coordinators:
Jana Martin, BSN, RN
Linda Hueschen, RN
Lead Faculty for Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA):
Patricia Berryhill, MSN, RN