Meet Outstanding Master's Mentor Dr. Christy Lenahan
Dr. Christy Lenahan is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master杏吧专区檚 Mentor Award. This award is presented to members of the graduate faculty with an exceptional record of fostering the academic and professional development of graduate students, particularly for graduate students in the master杏吧专区檚 degree program.
Dr. Lenahan is an alumna of UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 BSN program and returned to the Department of Nursing as an instructor in Fall 2011 after receiving her MSN and practicing as a certified family nurse practitioner. She has excelled at building positive relationships with her students.
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Dr. Lenahan杏吧专区檚 expertise and strong mentorship skills have earned her a widespread reputation as an exemplary educator.
FNP alumna Chrys Thompson notes that former graduate nursing students universally named Dr. Lenahan as a positive influence.
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杏吧专区淪he assembled a learning environment that was intellectually stimulating, creative, and fun. She fostered our professional growth and education while simultaneously building our confidence and mastery of skill,杏吧专区 she says.
Dr. Lenahan has also served as the NP clinical coordinator, advising students throughout their MSN curriculum.
She notes that taking students杏吧专区 unique circumstances and cultural differences into account is key to helping them reach their potential.
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Dr. Lenahan杏吧专区檚 impact is far-reaching, helping students to not only succeed during graduate school, but to best serve their patients and develop their careers.
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杏吧专区淐hristy epitomizes personal and professional attributes of a successful, inspirational, and valued mentor.杏吧专区
The MSN program at UL Lafayette was ranked among the country's best in the U.S. News & World Report's 2021 edition of "Best Graduate Schools."