New Orleans LPN
New Orleans LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data
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New Orleans LPN Stats:
Comfort Score Rank: #91 of 100
Benefit of RN Rank: #40 of 100
Avg. LPN Salary: $41,470
LPNs employed: 4,740
Top Cities in Louisiana for LPNs: Baton Rouge, New Orleans
New Orleans LPNs make up 27% of nurses in the city. The New Orleans LPN comfort score is 2 and ranks in the bottom of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in New Orleans is a much higher at 50.
These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a New Orleans LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 40th best place to do this in the nation.
Checklist to become a New Orleans LPN:
- Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses and hands-on practice.
- Apply for licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Have your school send your transcript to them as well
- Obtain a CPR card and pass the NCLEX-PN exam
LPNs in New Orleans
New Orleans LPNs earn an average of $41,470 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at -6.3% and will include hospital, home health, private practice and nursing home positions. Please contact the Louisiana Board of Nursing at www.lsbn.state.la.us/ with any questions concerning the city of New Orleans and the nursing profession.
In New Orleans, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.
Delgado Community College
450 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112-1310
www.dcc.edu
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122-3097
www.dillard.edu
Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Avenue, Campus Box 14
New Orleans, LA 70118
www.loyno.edu/~nursing
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
www.olhcc.edu
William Carey College
New Orleans Campus
3939 Gentilly Boulevard, Box 308
New Orleans, LA 70126-4858
www.wmcarey.edu/~nursing
A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.
Fortis Institute can give you the skills you need to train for a career in the healthcare field.
* Programs vary by location
* Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information
Programs:
- Medical Assisting
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Programs:
- Medical Assisting, Diploma
Blue Cliff College was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1987 with the goal of becoming one of the most respected Massage Therapy training centers in the nation. In June of 1989, the College in Louisiana received its Proprietary School License from the state. In 1998, the Continuing Education College was proud to receive accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the US Department of Education.
Programs:
- Clinical Medical Assisting - Diploma