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Maternal and neonatal outcomes in many areas of our country have reached abysmally poor levels. Negative maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black women and women of color, are disproportionately high.

The shortage of qualified obstetrical providers is a crisis projected to only worsen over time, particularly for southern states. The Nurse-Midwifery Program in Loyola’s School of Nursing is committed to addressing the disparities for pregnant women by increasing the number of Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM).

Increasing the number of CNMs will enhance access to essential obstetric and gynecologic services for women in underserved communities.

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Practice Change

Graduates of the School of Nursing at Loyola University New Orleans are leaders. They’re committed not just to service to individual people but to improving the field of health care as a whole.

Since 1979, the School of Nursing has produced those leaders, those innovators. Our program has been recognized nationally for its success, but even more important to us, our students continue to receive accolades for their work both during school and after graduation.

Heritage of Health Care Excellence and Affordability

We offer a variety of programs to better fit your specific financial needs and personal schedule, including deferment of up to 90 percent of your tuition and fees until the end of the semester if you’re participating in an employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement program.

Accreditations

Loyola University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Public Notice of Upcoming CCNE Accreditation Review

Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing will host a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation review of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs on November 9-11, 2026. As part of the CCNE accreditation process, program constituents and other interested parties have the opportunity to submit comments, in writing, concerning the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Written, signed, third-party comments regarding the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs must be received by CCNE by October 16, 2026. CCNE shares third-party comments with members of the evaluation team prior to the visit, but at no time during the review process are these comments shared with the program. If you would like to submit a third-party comment for the Post-Graduate Certificate program, please submit to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org 

SARA SealState Authorizations

Loyola University New Orleans participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Loyola Licensure-Track Programs might require additional state authorization to operate in some states. Please see the School of Nursing Resources page for the School of Nursing State approvals.

 

 

Professional Licensure Disclosures

All of the School of Nursing’s professional licensure or certification track programs meet Louisiana’s educational requirements for licensure or certification and/or prepare students who graduate to take a Louisiana licensing exam. View all disclosures »

Student Success

Loyola SON Alumna Dr. Katherine Rocklein Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Dr. Katherine Rocklein, Loyola SON alumna and Associate Professor at Queen's University, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing at the October 2026 induction ceremony. She is the Chief Science Officer and Advisor to the U.S. Congressional Armed Services for the Froede-Larkin Initiative, and served as a tenured health science faculty, with over $11 million in affiliated federal funding. Dr.


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Showcase

Virtual Open Houses

Join us on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 PM Central Time to learn about our Nurse Anesthesia Programs. Click the image to attend via Zoom.

Learning through Experience

Step into the future of nursing education at the Loyola Ochsner Nursing Simulation Lab! Located in Monroe Hall, this innovative learning space gives students hands-on opportunities to practice clinical skills, build confidence, strengthen critical thinking, and learn from mistakes in a safe, supportive environment. To learn more, click on the image above.