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Nursing and Healthcare Schools by State |
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Louisiana Nursing and Healthcare Schools
Louisiana has a limited amount of health care professionals to meet the needs of their every growing population. Shortages of health care workers, especially in rural and inner city areas are a great concern to the Louisiana public. Currently there are over 11,336 health care job openings in Louisiana and this number is only expected to increase. High paying career positions need to be filled by skilled and qualified applicants. Louisiana welcomes individuals who wish to pursue careers in the health care industry.
Katrina Affecting Healthcare in Louisiana
Many health care facilities in southern Louisiana were severely affected by the devastating hurricanes. Besides the health care facilities, schools, homes and businesses have also been hard hit and are still currently closed due to these devastating hurricanes. Louisiana however continues to overcome these obstacles and challenges that have faced them and they continue to unite together as a community. There are still several opportunities available for students who want to complete their educational training in the health care field. Despite the challenges Louisiana has faced, this state is still able to offer above average wages and benefits to their health care workers. Salaries in fact for health care professionals in Louisiana are often payed in the top 75 percentile.
Why Bring Your Training to Louisiana
Opportunities in health care are growing faster than every here in Louisiana. Job outlook and job security means that your training and skills will not only be respected and appreciated, but they will also continue to be in high demand. There are over 150 health care careers to consider in this beautiful Bayou state. Both those beginning their health care careers, or those just wishing to advance in their current fields, will find that here in Louisiana they can just about pick and choose what positions, areas, and facilities are right for them. Along with competitive wages and benefits, health care positions are consistently available; with more job vacancies than there are qualified health care workers to fill them.
GNO Greater New Orleans Health Corps is working in Louisiana to increase access to health care services by reducing the shortage problems of critical care health professionals in the state. Louisiana is working to recruit and retain health care workers by offering programs to encourage and entice nurses and other health care professionals to bring their training to the communities and residents here in Louisiana.
Programs such as Loan Repayments up to $110,000, sign on bonuses up to $40,000, relocation expenses up to $20,000, income guarantees up to $110,000, and continuing education expenses being paid for are great incentives and reasons to start building your successful future in the health care industry here in Louisiana!
Average Salaries for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
Salaries vary depending on facilities, positions, experience, training and other factors can also influence this. Below are the current average salaries in Louisiana ranging from staff workers to the more advanced positions:
- LPN $36,886 - $39,997
- Head Nurse $79,644 - $86,857
- Staff RN $53,027 - $62,633
- Emergency Room Nurse $62,425 - $91,104
- Clinical Nurse $75,095 - $85,145
- Intensive Care Nurse $63,545 - $97,096
- Operating Room Nurse $64,986 - $94,584
- Nurse Practitioner $76,748 - $90,211
- Recruiter $60,457 - $68,815
- Radiology Technicians $47,362 - $59,954
- Laboratory $40,678 - $106,826
- Pharmacists $93,991 - $104,174
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Remington College - has campuses all across the country, including Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Programs in the following are available.
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Career Technical College - has a campus in Monroe and Shreveport. It offers programs in the following areas of study.
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Blue Cliff College - has campuses in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, and Metairie. It offers allied healthcare programs in the following.
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American Commercial College - has a campus in Shreveport, LA. It offers allied health programs in the following areas.
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The College Network - Offers a wide variety of online nursing classes that are available to you from anywhere in the United States.
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Kaplan University is one of the United States leading universities for online healthcare degrees. Business, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare programs are all offered.
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Walden University - Professional degrees programs available online in a variety of healthcare and nursing fields.
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Gonzaga University - Masters degree programs available online from anywhere in the United States!
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