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Nurses in Louisiana
Louisiana nurses work across Ochsner, LCMC, and Our Lady of the Lake, plus a strong contingent in disaster-response and hurricane-readiness roles.
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- 45,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $76,650/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- LA
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Louisiana
Highest-demand nursing roles across Louisiana hospitals and health systems.
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State Board
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Louisiana.
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Louisiana participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Louisiana — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Louisiana
How do I verify a nurse's license in Louisiana?
Use the Louisiana State Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Louisiana?
Approximately 45,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Louisiana, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Louisiana?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Louisiana is roughly $76,650, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Louisiana?
Hiring volume in Louisiana is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.