2019 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
BY SENATOR MORRELL
A RESOLUTION
To commend LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing for its dedication in educating
and inspiring the next generation of nursing healthcare leaders in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, established in 1968,
provides multiple programs educating nursing students in advanced patient care
methodologies, interprofessional care coordination, and comprehensive patient diversity and
inclusiveness elements; and
WHEREAS, it has been widely recognized that nurses from all roles, populations of
care, and specialties are vital elements in a comprehensive and effective healthcare delivery
system; and
WHEREAS, the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing was ranked the #4
public nursing school in the United States for 2018 by Nursing Schools Almanac; and
WHEREAS, students attending the School of Nursing can pursue bachelor, master,
and doctoral level degrees in areas such as Nurse Generalist, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse
Educator, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse
Scientist; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the school's values of stewardship, organizational
citizenship, nursing innovation, caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and
excellence, Dr. Jessica Landry and Dr. Todd Tartavoulle have developed and championed
unique programs designed to assist vulnerable populations within Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Landry developed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs)
program which educates and certifies nurses to specialize in treating sexual assault victims
which result in improved patient care and higher conviction rates; and
WHEREAS, Drs. Tartavoulle and Landry have created and promoted the Advocacy
Training Program for Louisiana nurses and nursing students which provides instruction on
delivering culturally sensitive care to LGBTQ+ patients.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, School Dean Dr.
Demetrius Porche, Dr. Jessica Landry, and Dr. Todd Tartavoulle for outstanding work in
advancing healthcare practices and nursing education in the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Dr. Larry Hollier, Chancellor of LSU Health New Orleans.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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