12:30 Newscast

There are over two thousand nursing programs throughout the United States, but only one can be ranked number one.  That distinction now belongs to Louisiana Tech University’s Division of Nursing.  During the 2017-18 academic year, 100 percent of the Louisiana Tech program passed the licensing exam.  What does it take to be a nurse?  Chair of the program Dr. Donna Hood explains the process.

Cut 4  (11) “…a registered nurse.”

 

The escalating trade war with China is not good news for Louisiana’s Agriculture Industry.  President Trump initially proposed tariffs on 50-billion dollars in Chinese imports, because of an estimated 375-billion dollar trade deficit with China. And now the Trump administration is looking at imposing tariffs on another 200-billion dollars worth of Chinese goods as the trade dispute worsens. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says despite the negative impact to Louisiana, he understands the President’s position…

cut 8 (08) “other priorities”

The World Health Organization has classified excessive video game playing as a gaming disorder. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Psychologist Doctor Michelle Moore hopes parents do not think that just because their child plays video games that they have a disorder. Moore says it has to be a serious issue….
cut 9 (12) “….it is problematic”
Moore hopes the World Health Organization provides clear cut criteria on what constitutes a gaming disorder.

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