Be Part of the Change

Maternal and neonatal outcomes across the U.S. remain deeply concerning, with disproportionately poor results for Black women and women of color. At the same time, a growing shortage of obstetrical providers—especially in underserved and southern regions—limits access to essential care.

Loyola’s Nurse-Midwifery Program is helping address this gap by preparing more Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) to expand access to high-quality, equitable care for women and families.

The need for advanced practice nurses extends far beyond midwifery. Critical shortages also exist in roles such as Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse, and nurse executive leadership—each essential to strengthening healthcare systems and improving outcomes across diverse populations.

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 Certificate program at Loyola University New Orleans are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE. 

State 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 »