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Richard & Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing

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welcome to the richard and lucille dewitt school of nursing

As a student in the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing, you will be challenged in the classroom, simulation lab and clinical settings to provide holistic, evidence-based care to patients and their families. Our graduates perform well on the post-graduation national licensure examination and continue on to rewarding careers around the world as both civilian and military nurses.

Areas of Study

Transformative Experinces

At SFA, we believe students benefit greatly from hands-on learning in and out of the classroom.
Transformative experiences are at the core of our academic philosophy.

Study Abroad Haiti
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Study Abroad Haiti
  • The DeWitt School of Nursing was invited to participate in an interdisciplinary study abroad service learning trip to Haiti. Nursing students performed assessments in remote villages and assisted with basic care in an area hospital. The students also completed home visits in a remote mountain region, performing assessments and administering wound care.
  • Students in the School of Nursing participate in diverse learning and clinical experiences, ranging from inpatient hospital settings to outpatient community settings. Caring for diverse populations across the lifespan, students develop general nursing knowledge that aids them in finding their areas of interest as they plan for their future nursing careers.
  • In the Master of Science in Nursing program, students visit campus for clinical lab intensives twice to work with instructors and classmates on advanced health assessment skills and hands-on procedures, such as suturing and X-ray interpretation. During clinical rotations, students complete time with preceptors in their chosen areas.
  • Students in the School of Nursing participate in diverse learning and clinical experiences, ranging from inpatient hospital settings to outpatient community settings. Caring for diverse populations across the lifespan, students develop general nursing knowledge that aids them in finding their areas of interest as they plan for their future nursing careers.
  • While serving in Haiti, nursing students assisted students from other disciplines in meeting community needs by completing a building project.

LUMBERJACK SPOTLIGHT

  • Inspired to Serve

    Tim Hernandez has made a career of helping others. Prior to attending SFA, Tim worked in prehospital emergency services, assisted with rescue and evacuation during Hurricane Katrina, and enlisted in the U.S. Army as a combat medic in Iraq – all in an effort to serve others.Tim earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SFA in December 2017. He credits the SFA faculty with preparing students to not only perform but to excel in real-world environments. 

    SFA nursing student Tim Hernandez

    Tim Hernandez, Class of Dec. 2017

  • SMALL CLASSES MAKE A BIG IMPACT

    Anne James credits her small classes at SFA for her success as a registered nurse. More than a decade after graduating from SFA, she still remembers fondly the one-on-one attention she received from SFA faculty members like Dr. Sara Bishop. The encouragement from Anne’s professors in the School of Nursing helped her persevere even when her courses grew challenging. She also discovered her love for labor and delivery nursing while at SFA and has turned it into a successful career.

    SFA nursing graduate Anne James

    Anne James, BSN RN, Class of 2004

Meet Our Students

  • Devynn Matthews

    Devynn Matthews

    “What we learn in class really comes into play into our clinical. I really get an educational background on how to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate patients.”

  • Rana Ryan

    Rana Ryan

    In her time at SFA, Rana Ryan did more than earn a nursing degree. She was named to the May 2016 All-Southland Conference 3rd Team (1,500m run) and the January 2017 Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

  • Natalie Barringer

    Natalie Barringer

    “Being in nursing school is absolutely life-changing. It’s an experience that challenges you in every way. We don’t just learn about medications or about diseases, but we learn patient-centered care.”

Accreditation and Approval

The Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing B.S.N. program at Stephen F. Austin State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
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The M.S.N. program has been granted candidacy status by the ACEN and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Texas Board of Nursing B.S.N. NCLEX Pass Rates
DeWitt School of Nursing B.S.N. Report Card

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