Nursing

Registered Nursing Employment Data

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; increasing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as this group leads longer and more active lives.

[ Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (April 2020); 2018 Nurse Supply Addendum Report – Louisiana State Board of Nursing Center for Nursing ]

 

  

Registered Nurse

57,344 – Actively licensed RNs that reside in Louisiana (all levels)

  5,350 – RNs employed in the Shreveport/Bossier City area

40% report the Associate Degree as their initial nursing education

 

The majority of RNs in Louisiana (61%) are employed in hospitals; 10% in ambulatory care areas.

Types of Positions Held by RNs in Louisiana - 2018

Position

#

%

Staff Nurse

32,626   

64%

Advanced Practice RNs

5,227  

10%

Managers

 4,279

8%

Case Managers

3,015

6%

  

RN Salary Data

Location

Average Salary

Average Hourly Wage

Shreveport/Bossier City

$ 66,950

$ 32.19

State of Louisiana

$ 65,850

$ 31.66

Nationwide

$ 73,300

$ 35.24

 

 

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