Meet Outstanding Master's Mentor Dr. Christy Lenahan

Dr. Christy Lenahan is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master鈥檚 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 亚洲自慰视频s, particularly for graduate 亚洲自慰视频s in the master鈥檚 degree program.Dr. Lenahan

Dr. Lenahan is an alumna of UL Lafayette鈥檚 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 亚洲自慰视频s.

鈥溠侵拮晕渴悠祍 appreciate Christy鈥檚 wealth of clinical expertise as an advanced practice nurse and her ability to successfully integrate her knowledge and experiences into FNP courses and interactions with 亚洲自慰视频s,鈥  says Dr. Melinda Oberleitner, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.

Dr. Lenahan鈥檚 expertise and strong mentorship skills have earned her a widespread reputation as an exemplary educator.

FNP alumna Chrys Thompson notes that former graduate nursing 亚洲自慰视频s universally named Dr. Lenahan as a positive influence.

鈥淢y subsequent personal experiences with her served to corroborate what others already knew- that she is an exceptional educator and an inspiring mentor.鈥

鈥淪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,鈥 she says. 

Dr. Lenahan has also served as the NP clinical coordinator, advising 亚洲自慰视频s throughout their MSN curriculum.

She notes that taking 亚洲自慰视频s鈥 unique circumstances and cultural differences into account is key to helping them reach their potential.

鈥淭heir success is dependent on my ability to 鈥榤eet them where they are,鈥欌 she says.

鈥淭hrough providing the type of support a 亚洲自慰视频 needs at the time they need it, I am able to cultivate a meaningful relationship while facilitating success through specific 亚洲自慰视频 goals that are reasonable and obtainable for each individual.鈥

Dr. Lenahan鈥檚 impact is far-reaching, helping 亚洲自慰视频s to not only succeed during graduate school, but to best serve their patients and develop their careers.

鈥淓ffective mentors in nursing are crucial to expanding the clinical and scientific base of the profession, as mentors role model evidence-based strategies and best practices for 亚洲自慰视频s, which ultimately results in superior patient care and organizational outcomes,鈥 says Dr. Melinda Oberleitner.

鈥淐hristy epitomizes personal and professional attributes of a successful, inspirational, and valued mentor.鈥


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."

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