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Ochsner St. Mary held a graduation ceremony for their Summer Nurse Tech program. The Program is offered to nursing students enrolled in their Junior or Senior year of nursing school. The student is hired into the Ochsner Organization, where they shadow an RN preceptor. This year’s graduates are Rylie Clement, Caitlin Jackson, Yaritza Plata, Lanie Orgeron, and Madison Dennis
The Summer Nurse Tech program is unique to Ochsner, who prides itself on joining academia and excellence in patient care. It allows the student to link to a preceptor/mentor and build confidence they can apply as they progress through their clinical experience.