Project
College of Nursing and Allied Health
About the College
The College of Nursing and Allied Health has launched the careers of some of the most prepared essential healthcare workers across America. It has a major focus of the preparation of professional nurses and the ongoing development of an educational climate inclusive of professional culture, research, and standards of practice. The fully accredited College provides bachelor, masters, and PhD degrees and is among the largest producer of African American nursing talent in America and is a pre-eminent leader in preparing graduates for the demands of a culturally diverse workforce.
Degree Programs
- UNDERGRADUATE - Nursing, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Rehabilitation Services, and Therapeutic Recreation
- GRADUATE - Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- ONLINE - RN-BSN
Among the top career priorities nationally is nursing and healthcare – in fact, this is a national crisis. Southern University College of Nursing and Allied Health offers a vital solution by graduating talented and dedicated nurses. The expanded building will provide:
- World-class facility with state of the art technology and programing
- Double Nursing School enrollment
- Attract top high school students
- Meet increasing workforce demands
The additions to J. K. Haynes Hall will allow the College to more than double its enrollment, better handling the growing number of applicants and fulfilling a significant need for trained nurses in the medical field. This project will include:
- Flexible classroom spaces
- Upgrade of the Women, Infants, and Children’s clinic
- New simulation laboratory
- Offices for graduate students and faculty
- Café/coffee shop facilities
| Number of Stories | 3 |
| Building Height | 45’ |
| Existing Building Area | 69,100 sf |
| Building Addition | 59,000 sf |
| Elevated Plaza/walks | 10,700 sf |
| Enclosed Courtyard | 2,000 sf |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes Hall Renovation | $9,674,000 | $20,000,000 | $10,000,000 | Match is identified |
| New Addition | $20,420,000 | Project in design phase. | ||
| Site / Landscaping | $200,000 | |||
| Soft Costs | $2,900,000 | |||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $33,194,000 | $20,000,000 | $13,194,000 | |
| Endowment Programming | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | ||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $38,494,000 | $20,000,000 | $18,494,000 |
By increasing building capacity such as classroom space, a simulation center and a clinical skills laboratory, we can significantly increase student enrollment and provide a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, learning, and research. This expansion is an investment in healthcare professionals who will make a significant impact in serving our communities for generations to come.
SANDRA C. BROWN
- Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
- Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Fellow of the Academy of Nursing Education, NLN
- Certified Nurse Educator, NLN Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
- Woman’s Hospital Endowed Professor
- Southern University and A&M College
My career decision follows in the footsteps of my mother and grandmother, who both chose the nursing profession. I love helping others, and I am very grateful to be a student at a nationally recognized and distinguished nursing program at Southern University.
KANARIE SMITH
- Classification: Senior
- Major: Nursing
- Hometown: Jackson, MS