Practical Nursing · Louisiana
Practical Nursing colleges in Louisiana
CampusPin lists 50 U.S. colleges in Louisiana that offer Practical Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Practical Nursing trains you to deliver bedside nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and to sit for the practical nurse licensure exam.
Schools in Louisiana that offer Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,221
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,003
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
479
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,283
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,046
Bridges Christian College
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$6,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
122
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$40,000
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
643
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,099
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,100
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
Jefferson, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$19,686
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
516
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,182
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
288
Digital Media Institute
Shreveport, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
32%
Enrollment
13
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$22,194
Acceptance
41%
Enrollment
1,116
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,219
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,999
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$16,167
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
461
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,690
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
1,168
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,683
Acceptance
24%
Enrollment
4,279
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$19,740
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
897
Louisiana Culinary Institute
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,575
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
90
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,159
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,933
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$11,954
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
36,051
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,050
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
4,414
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Eunice, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,617
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,327
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,338
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,125
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
7,821
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
4,145
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
5,346
NationsUniversity
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,132
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$11,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,266
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,173
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
5,340
Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,203
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,156
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,864
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
6,789
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,255
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,495
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,144
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
138
Remington College-Lafayette Campus
Lafayette, LA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$22,355
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
247
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$23,560
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
342
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,079
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,828
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,265
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,979
Saint Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$26,770
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,210
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,837
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,373
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
10,691
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
826
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,940
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
6,823
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,490
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
1,381
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,958
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,974
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
8,231
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$65,538
Acceptance
15%
Enrollment
12,760
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$16,160
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
751
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,418
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
14,435
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,190
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
6,613
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,172
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
5,604
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$27,868
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,124
Practical Nursing programs in Louisiana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 50 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
50
Public / private
28 / 22
Universities / 2-year
30 / 20
Cities represented
21
In-state tuition range
$4,079–$65,538
Median in-state tuition
$10,033
Lowest published in-state tuition
River Parishes Community College
$4,079
Most selective
Tulane University of Louisiana
15% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
36,051 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Practical Nursing program
- Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Fundamentals of nursing and patient-care skills
- Taking and recording vital signs and reporting changes
- Basic pharmacology and safe medication administration
- Sterile technique, dressing changes, and basic wound care
- Infection control, aseptic technique, and patient safety
- Patient and family health education
- Assisting with examinations, treatments, and specimen collection
- Supervised clinical rotations in real care settings
Where a Practical Nursing degree can lead
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Home Health Nurse
- Long-Term Care Nurse
- Clinic Nurse
- Nursing Care Coordinator
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses median $62,340).
A Practical Nursing program prepares you to provide hands-on, general nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. Coursework grounds you in anatomy and physiology, basic pharmacology and safe medication administration, infection control, and the fundamentals of nursing practice, then puts those skills to work in supervised clinical settings. You learn to take and record vital signs, apply sterile dressings and perform basic wound care, collect specimens, assist with examinations and treatments, monitor patients and document changes in their condition, and reinforce patient and family health education. Where a Registered Nursing program centers on independent assessment, care planning, and broader clinical decision-making, Practical Nursing focuses on delivering direct, supportive bedside care within a defined scope under an RN's or physician's direction.
Most students enter through a state-approved practical or vocational nursing program offered by a community college, technical school, or hospital, completing classroom instruction together with supervised clinical hours before graduating. Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the national licensure examination for practical nurses and must meet their state board's requirements to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse; titles, scope of practice, and rules vary from state to state, so verify them before you enroll. Many graduates work in nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, home health, and clinics, and some later bridge into a registered nursing program to advance their practice. A program is preparation for the licensure exam and supervised practice, not a guaranteed job, and pay and demand vary by employer, region, setting, and experience.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $62,340 and projects employment to grow about 2.6% from 2024 to 2034; a postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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