News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Angey Saucier Date: 11/4/04   SOUTHEASTERN PLANS CAREER DAY FOR BATON ROUGE HIGH SCHOOL      HAMMOND – Students from Southeastern Louisiana University's School of Nursing will host a nursing career fair on Thursday, Nov. 11, for students from Glen Oaks High School at Southeastern’s Baton Rouge Nursing Center.       “Glen Oaks High School has been designated as a ‘Center of Excellence’ by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and serves as a magnet school for high school students interested in the medical and health professions,” said Southeastern nursing instructor Sandy MacMurdo. “Many of these students traditionally have not attended college to become a registered nurse or to earn a bachelor’s degree because they do not realize the opportunities that await them. The career fair is designed to show them these opportunities.”      Chosen as a Community Health project by senior nursing students, the career fair will host 18-20 Glen Oaks juniors from 9 a.m.-noon. The day’s highlights will include demonstrations and simulations in nursing skills labs. Southeastern has also partnered with other area nursing schools to offer information on the many educational options available in the area. Information will also be readily available on financial aid and scholarships.      “Events of this nature are part of our out-reach efforts that we encourage among our students,” said College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Donnie Booth. “It provides our students an opportunity to participate in hands-on learning activities while also performing a valuable service to the community.”      Southeastern nursing students coordinating the fair are Crystal Alack and Travis D’Albor of Hammond; Angela Ard of Denham Springs; Kelli Black of Plaquemine; Cristin Clement and Blair Lousteau of Baton Rouge; Debra Glynn of Covington; and Stephanie Linton of Baker. The students chose the project based on demand for nursing and health care professionals and data that show individuals in low-income areas have limited accessibility to higher education.       For additional information on the nursing career fair, contact MacMurdo at 225-765-2324.