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Tuition & Fee Information for Nursing Students
Tuition and Fee Rates
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For Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Off Campus Instructional Site in Baton Rouge, LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans will assess its normal, established tuition rates and appropriate fees to participants based on number of credit hours. Participants must also pay LSU A&M fees associated with the number of credit hours enrolled, housing and meal plan rates, if appropriate, fees associated with a Tiger Card and orientation – all considered LSU A&M fees.
Additional Costs
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Mandatory Requirements: All Nursing students are expected to maintain all mandatory requirements during enrollment, including any costs associated with these requirements. Please visit the Mandatory requirements webpage for more information: |
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Random Drug Testing: Students selected for random drug testing are responsible for the cost of ~$35.00 (additional fees apply for repeat testing). |
| Laptop Computer with a webcam that is compatible with the LSUHSC computing equipment. |
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Transportation and related travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. While personal transportation is recommended, public transportation is available to most hospitals and health agencies in the New Orleans area. |
Undergraduate
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Supply "Purple" bag : purchase through the Bookstore. LSU Logo Stethoscope, protective goggles, and blood pressure cuff are included in the supply bag - LSU Nursing Kit This is a one time fee that is included in your first semester's fee bill. |
~$300.00 + tax |
| Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI): comprehensive assessment of the nursing courses and concepts as the student progresses through the curriculum. ATI is one of the assessments used to prepare the student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). | ~$1,150.00 + tax, divided into 4 payments of ~$287.50 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$3,400.00 + tax |
| Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) Application | ~$90.75 |
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Needle Stick Insurance This is included on your fee bill. |
~$16.54 every 6 months |
| Graduating Students | |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $55.00 |
| Diploma Fee | $25.00 |
| Nursing Pin (Optional) | $60.00 |
| Students Applying for Registered Nurse Licensure | |
| Louisiana State Fee | ~$100.00 |
| Criminal Record Check/Fingerprint Fee | ~$100.00 |
| NCLEX Fee | ~$200.00 |
| NCLEXrRN Review Course (Optional) | ~$350.00 |
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Needle Stick Insurance This is included on your fee bill. |
~$16.54 every 6 months |
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Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program |
~$1,000.00 + tax |
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Additional Supplies: Wristwatch with second hand, stethoscope, scissors, penlight, protective goggles, and hemostat |
Varies |
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Graduating Students |
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Cap and Gown Fee |
$55.00 |
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Diploma Fee |
$25.00 |
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Nursing Pin (Optional) |
$60.00 |
Graduate
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$1,118.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (2) | $100.00 |
| NACNS Associate membership | $109.00 per year |
| AG CNS Live Review (APEA) | $465.00 - $525.00 |
| Mometrix Test Prep Guide | $56.65 |
| APRN Licensure | $140.75 |
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ANCC - AG CNS Certification Exam Discounts available for professional membership |
$270.00 - $395.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$1,200.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $50.00 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader Associaition (Student Membership) | $100.00 per year |
| ANCC Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Exam Review Course (optional) | $300.00 - $600.00 |
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ANCC - Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Exam Discounts available for professional membership |
$270.00 - $395.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $50.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $110.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$2,000.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $50.00 |
| American Nurses Association including LSNA (highly encouraged) |
$200.00 - $300.00 per year |
| Nurse Executive Advanced Certification Exam Review Course (optional) | $300.00 - $600.00 |
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ANCC - Nurse Executive Advanced Certification Exam (optional) Discounts available for professional membership |
$270.00 - $395.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$3,000.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (2) | $100.00 |
| Stethoscope | ~$110.00 |
| Travel Costs | ~$3,729 per year |
| Professional Conference Registration | ~$750.00 |
| NBCRNA National Certification Exam | $995.00 |
| NBCRNA Self Evaluation Exam | $250.00 |
| Apex Anesthesia Review | $359.20 |
| APRN Licensure Fees | $200.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Diploma Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $185.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$3,000.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $50.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $50.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $110.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$2,100.00 |
| Fetal Heart Monitoring Course | ~$120.00 - $300.00 |
| Lab Coats (2) | $100.00 |
| ACNM & LA Affiliate of the ACNM Student Membership | ~$75.00 per year |
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Certification Review Course Travel and accomodations not included |
~$150.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
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Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program |
AGACNP: $1,300.00 |
| Lab Coats (2) | $100.00 |
| LANP Student membership | $50.00 per year |
| 3 P's Diagnostic Examination (excluding NNP) | $150.00 |
| Population-specific predictive examination (PCFNP, AGPCNP, & AGACNP) | $71.00 |
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Certification Review Course Travel and accomodations not included |
AGACNP: $250.00 - $600.00 AGPCNP: $300.00 - $600.00 NNP: No Cost PCFNP: $300.00 - $650.00 PNP-AC: $300.00 - $450.00 PNP-PC: $250.00 - $400.00 PMHNP: $400.00 - $625.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$3,500.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $50.00 |
| Qualitative Data Analysis Software | $170.00 |
| SNRS Membership | $115.00 per year |
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Professional Conference (Research Conference) |
$150.00 |
| Poster | $100.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$1,200.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $50.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $50.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $110.00 |
| Books and School Supplies: Cost includes estimated amount for the duration of the program | ~$3,500.00 |
| SPSS Package (for statistical analysis) | $90.00 per year and $60.00 per 6 months |
| Lab Coats (1) | $70.00 |
| APHA Student Membership | $85.00 per year |
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Annual APHA Meeting (Must attend at least one) |
$1,500.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $100.00 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $168.00 |
All costs listed above are estimates and subject to change. In the event of a change in cost, this webpage will be updated and all currently enrolled students affected by the change will be notified.