Black Excellence: Southern University’s School of Nursing
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The historically Black university and college that received a $339,000 grant from the American Nurses Foundation is making history.
Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recently announced its largest cohort of Black male nurses.
Nationwide — Last year, Southern University’s School of Nursing, an HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, made history with its largest ever group of African American male nursing students. They have also secured a $339,000 grant to support diversity in healthcare research and education.
According to WBRZ, the historic class includes 33 Black male students—the biggest cohort the school has seen. Nursing student James Rodgers called it a “legendary” moment, stressing how important male diversity is in the healthcare field.