BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The nursing program at Southern University is making history with the Black male nurses' population. According to the program's dean, Sandra Brown, there are currently 33 Black male students enrolled in the program, which makes it the most Black male students enrolled at one time in the program's history. On the nursing program's social media page, some of the Black male students shared their reasons for going into nursing. The video has gotten over 35,000 views and 1,200 likes. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, of the 6.7% of nurses who are Black, only 0.67% are Black men. Baton Rouge groups can apply for community grants: What to know about deadlines, applications The Southern University School of Nursing started in 1986 and offers four degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The nursing program is one of the largest producers of Black nurses in the nation and is a leader in preparing students to create diverse workforces, the university website states. Latest News Louisiana Walmart stores get special shopping carts for kids, adults with disabilities 'The Price is Right Live' to return to Baton Rouge: See when, where to buy tickets Disaster recovery center to open in Assumption Parish, help Hurricane Francine victims Shoppers are panic-buying toilet paper amid port strike, but experts say there’s no need Construction for new library at LSU set to begin in 2026, old one to be demolished