Louisiana Community Colleges
Nursing Programs
Compare nursing programs across community colleges in this state. ADN, LPN, and pre-nursing pathways with section counts and transfer details.
8 colleges · 268 sections · 61 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Louisiana community colleges are the most popular launchpad into nursing in the state — 8 LCTCS institutions offer the coursework and clinical hours required for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam, and many graduates step directly into staff-nurse roles at local hospitals without ever attending a four-year school. The associate degree in nursing (ADN) typically takes two years full-time; LPN programs run 12–18 months.
This term, the 268 sections across these 8 colleges span the full nursing pipeline: pre-nursing prerequisites like anatomy and microbiology, the clinical ADN sequence, and bridge-to-BSN pathways for nurses planning to continue toward a bachelor's. Programs vary in clinical site partnerships, NCLEX pass rates, and waitlist length, so it pays to compare each college's awards-per-year and graduate earnings below before choosing where to apply.
Colleges offering Nursing
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Nursing is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delgado Community College | 152 | 14 | 17 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | 45 | 19 | 6 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | 29 | 8 | 6 |
| Baton Rouge Community College | 12 | 7 | — |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| South Louisiana Community College | 8 | 4 | — |
| Nunez Community College | 3 | 1 | — |
Nursing Availability Snapshot
How nursing sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Louisiana this term (268 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person234 (87%)
- online34 (13%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)204
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)22
- Asynchronous / TBA42
Start dates
Sections begin on 14 distinct dates. 26 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 86 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Baton Rouge Community College2 programs
Fletcher Technical Community College9 programs
Louisiana Delta Community College2 programs
Nunez Community College2 programs
South Louisiana Community College3 programs
Common Nursing courses
- NURS 113Nursing I(40 sections)
- NURS 220Women's Health Nursing(32 sections)
- NURS 223Mental Health Nursing(23 sections)
- NURS 125Nursing II(20 sections)
- NURS 235Nursing IV(17 sections)
- NURS 129Special Populations I(12 sections)
- NURS 222Adult Practicum III(9 sections)
- NURS 225Mental Health Practicum(8 sections)
- NURS 127Pharmacology II(6 sections)
- NURS 221Adult Nursing III(5 sections)
- NURS 117Pharmacology I(4 sections)
- NURS 132Transitions Nursing: LPN to RN(4 sections)
Career outlook for Nursing graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Louisiana’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a registered nurse from a community college?
- Yes. An associate degree in nursing (ADN) from any accredited Louisiana community college qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam — the same exam BSN graduates take. ADN-prepared RNs work in the same hospitals and earn the same starting wage as BSN-prepared RNs at most Louisiana employers, though some larger health systems prefer or require a BSN within 5 years of hire.
- How long does the nursing program take?
- The ADN is typically a 2-year full-time program (4 semesters of core nursing courses after prerequisites). Most Louisiana community colleges expect students to complete 1–2 semesters of prerequisites — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, English, statistics — before applying to the competitive nursing cohort, so the total time from first enrollment is often 3 years.
- Do nursing credits transfer to a bachelor's program?
- Yes. Every LCTCS ADN program has at least one RN-to-BSN bridge partnership with a four-year university — usually the closest state university. ADN graduates can typically complete the BSN online in 12–18 months while continuing to work as an RN, often with their employer covering tuition.
- What's the demand for nurses in Louisiana?
- Strong and growing. BLS projects RN employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average occupation — and Louisiana faces the same aging-population pressure driving demand. Most Louisiana ADN graduates have job offers before completing the program; rural hospitals and long-term care facilities offer signing bonuses and tuition forgiveness to recruit RNs.
Compare Nursing programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Louisiana’s nursing programs stack up.
Other programs in Louisiana
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.