Louisiana offers many educational opportunities to future nurses with both Associate and Bachelor's degree programs available. Nursing colleges are located across the state, allowing residents to choose a school nearby without the need to relocate. Louisiana has had a severe nursing shortage for many years, especially in hospital and long-term care settings, made only worse by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. These shortfalls are expected to become worse as baby boomers retire, making the need for new nurses even greater.
Associate Programs in Louisiana
A two-year program at Baton Rouge General School of Nursing boasts the top passing rate for the NCLEX-RN in the nation. The school admits students every January, and states they are able to place all students into jobs immediately upon graduation.
3616 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 387-7623
brgeneral.org
Delgado Community College, located in New Orleans, offers a two-year associate's degree program to nursing students. Students are admitted twice a year and must pass a pre-nursing exam in addition to prerequisite courses before admission.
2600 General Meyer Avenue
New Orleans, LA
(504) 762-3100
dcc.acalog.com
McNeese State University offers both two- and four-year nursing programs, as well as a Master's program. LPN-RN and RN-BSN programs are also available.
4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337) 475.5000
mcneese.edu
Our Lady of the Lake College
Located in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake College offers two-year Associate degree programs in nursing. Classes of about one hundred students each are admitted twice yearly. RN-BSN and MSN programs are available, though there is no Bachelor's degree program for new nurses.
7434 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 768-1718
ololcollege.edu
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, offers a two-year Associate's degree in nursing with LPN-RN options also available. There are many scholarships available for this program.
Hale Hall
Ruston, LA
(318) 257-2000
latech.edu
New Orleans Area Baccalaureate Programs
Dillard University, located in New Orleans, claims their NCLEX-RN pass rate was 100 percent in 2007. Dillard offers degree options for new and returning nurses leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, including RN-BSN and LPN-BSN programs.
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA
(504) 283-8822
dillard.edu
Louisiana State University offers nursing programs on three of its campuses across the state: New Orleans, Alexandria and Eunice. Admission is competitive, and students are required to complete for a number of prerequisite courses prior to application. Bachelor's and Master's degree programs are available, including an RN-BSN and an RN-MN option.
533 Bolivar Street
New Orleans, LA
(504) 568-6585
nursing.lsuhsc.edu
Loyola University's nursing program has been in existence for over 30 years, and currently offers Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees. Admission to this nursing school is highly competitive.
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 45
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-3142
loyno.edu
Our Lady of Holy Cross College is a small Catholic college offering Bachelor's degrees to new nurses. The school also has an RN-BSN program available. Admission is competitive and prerequisite courses must be taken prior to application.
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
(504) 394-7744
olhcc.edu
William Carey University offers nursing programs at three campuses through the Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing. Campuses are located in New Orleans on the main campus, in Hattiesburg, MS and Tradition, MS. This private university offers Baccalaureate, Master's and Post-master's education for nurses.
4103 Chef Menteur Highway # 100
New Orleans, LA
(504) 286-3275
wmcarey.edu
Grambling State University
Grambling State offers both Baccalaureate and Master's nursing programs. An RN-BSN option is also available to nurses already holding an Associate degree in nursing.
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA
(318) 274-2222
gram.edu
Louisiana College
Located in Pineville, Louisiana, Louisiana College offers nursing programs leading to a Bachelor's degree. BSN, RN-BSN and accelerated BSN degrees are offered.
1140 College Drive
Pineville, LA
(318) 487-7011
lacollege.edu
Nicholls State University
Nicholls State, located in Thibodaux, LA, is a public college that offers a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Special articulation arrangements are available for those students that already hold an LPN or RN license and would like to complete their BSN.
906 East 1st Street
Thibodaux, LA
(877) 642-4655
nicholls.edu
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State has the oldest nursing program in Louisiana, opening its doors to nursing students in 1949. The university offers Bachelor's degrees to both new and continuing nurses through its RN-BSN program and offers Master's degrees to experienced registered nurses.
3329 University Parkway
Leesville, LA
(337) 392-3100
nsula.edu
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University has a highly regarded nursing program, having won the Nightingale Award for Outstanding Nursing School of the Year twice in the recent past. The school offers accredited Bachelor's and Master's programs in nursing.
500 West University Avenue
Hammond, LA
(985) 549-3818
selu.edu
Southern University
Southern University offers nursing education to African-American students. The school offers Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs in nursing and is located in Baton Rouge.
3644 Webb Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 771-3490
subr.edu
University of Louisiana
The University of Louisiana offers nursing programs across two campuses located in Monroe and Lafayette. Bachelor's degrees are available for new nurses and for returning nurses seeking the BSN degree. Graduate programs in nursing are also available, offering a Master's degree to qualified students.
P.O. Box 43810
Lafayette LA 70504-3810
(337) 482-1000
louisiana.edu
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