WHAT:

Rooted School New Orleans and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will officially launch a new Nursing Pathway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 22 at Rooted School at SUNO, 6701 Press Drive.

The new pathway will give interested Rooted students the opportunity to earn more than 31 college credits while still in high school, putting participating students on a path to potentially enter SUNO as sophomore nursing majors after graduation. 

The credits include nursing-related courses such as Anatomy and Physiology I and II, as well as general college courses that are part of SUNO’s freshman-year curriculum. The pathway is open to all Rooted students interested in pursuing nursing, with additional students expected to join as the program grows.

In addition to college coursework, participating students will have opportunities for field experiences, internship hours, mentorship from nursing professionals, a capstone project and preparation in trauma-informed care.  

WHO:

Dr. Joseph Bouie, Chancellor, Southern University at New Orleans Kaitlin Karpinski, Executive Director, Rooted School New Orleans Dr. Bree Cook, SUNO Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Khloe Cola, Rooted School student and Nursing Pathway participant Rooted School students, SUNO representatives and community members 

WHEN:

Thursday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event begins: 11:30 a.m.

Program begins: 12 noon

Ribbon-cutting: 12:25 p.m. 

Closing Remarks: 12:45 p.m. 

WHERE:

Rooted School at SUNO

6701 Press Drive

New Orleans, LA 70126

The ribbon-cutting is planned for the steps of SUNO’s College of Education and Human Development. In the event of inclement weather or excessive heat, the ceremony will move to the College of Business lecture hall. 

This event is open to the public.