Top vocational, career, and community colleges for nursing in Louisiana

Career colleges concentrate on vocational and technical training to assist immediate job placement into specific careers upon graduation. Associate degrees and program certifications can be obtained in as little as 18 months and typically no more than three years. While most campuses are public institutions, there are private for-profit schools as well.

Schools like Bossier Parish Community College cater to those who are looking for an alternative to extended schooling. Many people attend vocational colleges because they want to finish school within a limited timeframe and quickly join a profession rather than commit to at least another four years of education beyond high school. Others have financial responsibilities that require them to start a vocation as soon as possible. Still others use community college as a stepping stone in order to help bring their test scores up to enter a four-year university. For most colleges, similar coursework from a technical college may be transferred over for credits.

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Nursing students that attend these vocational schools in Louisiana are particularly fortunate. Openings for nurses with all levels of certification and degrees usually exist. This makes nursing a promising career choice for those graduating from community colleges as nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, or with a registered nursing education, as the field is often more secure than other careers, with plenty of growth opportunity. Currently, LifeCare, one of the major employers in the state, is hiring all three types of nurses.

The top community colleges in Louisiana, listed below, can help prepare you for your nursing career.