RN Programs in Louisiana

Did you know that nursing is one of the oldest professions in the world? The first nursing school was established in India in 250 BC! Today, nursing is still a popular and growing career, including in Louisiana, where registered nurses (RNs) enjoy many job opportunities and average salaries of around $80,760 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Louisiana

To become an RN in Louisiana (and other states), you must complete an accredited RN training program. The minimum requirement is an associate degree in nursing (ADN), but you can also earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. Both programs include lectures and clinical training.

After completing your degree, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for an RN license in Louisiana.

Accredited RN Programs in Louisiana

Finding a good school for your RN training is the first step to beginning your new career. Here are some of the best schools in Louisiana:

1. Baton Rouge Community College

   555 Julia St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

   (225) 216-8450

2. Bossier Parish Community College

   6220 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111

   (318) 678-6000

3. Chamberlain University

   400 S Labarre Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121

   (504) 565-7995

4. Delgado Community College

   615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

   (504) 671-5000

5. Dillard University

   2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122

   (504) 283-8822

6. Fletcher Technical Community College

   1407 LA-311, Schriever, LA 70395

   (985) 448-7900

7. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

   5414 Brittany Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

   (225) 768-1750

8. Grambling State University

   Grambling St, Grambling, LA 71245

   (800) 569-4714

9. Louisiana College

   1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA 71360

   (318) 487-7011

10. Louisiana Delta Community College

    7500 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA 71203

    (318) 345-9000

11. Louisiana Tech University

    305 Wisteria St, Ruston, LA 71272

    (318) 257-3101

12. LSU Eunice

    2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA 70535

    (337) 550-1363

13. LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

    433 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA 70112

    (504) 568-4808

14. LSU of Alexandria

    8100 U. S. Hwy 71, Alexandria, LA 71302

    (888) 473-6417

15. McNeese State University

    4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (337) 475-5048

16. Nicholls State University

    906 E 1st St, Thibodaux, LA 70301

    (877) 642-4655

17. Northwestern State University

    175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71497

    (318) 357-6011

18. South Louisiana Community College

    1101 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

    (337) 521-9000

19. Southeastern Louisiana University

    Room 1009C, SLU Box 19835, Hammond, LA 70402

    (985) 549-2156

20. Southern University and A&M College

    801 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

    (225) 771-4500

21. Southern University at Shreveport

    3050 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA 71107

    (318) 670-6000

22. SOWELA Technical Community College

    3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615

    (337) 421-6565

23. University of Holy Cross

    4123 Woodland Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

    (504) 394-7744

24. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

    411 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

    (337) 482-5604

25. University of Louisiana at Monroe

    700 University Ave, Monroe, LA 71203

    (318) 342-1640

26. William Carey University at Baton Rouge General

    3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    (225) 387-7000

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Louisiana

Louisiana RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 7.5% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Louisiana earn an average annual salary of $80,760 per year, equivalent to $38.8 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Louisiana, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

The Louisiana State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Louisiana for all nursing-related questions and concerns.