Major in Pre-Nursing

Pre-nursing prepares you for a meaningful, people-centered career in healthcare. This pre-professional pathway builds the academic foundation needed for nursing school — most often at LSU Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. Through a pre-nursing program, you'll gain confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose and prepare for a healthcare job where compassion, teamwork, and advocacy matter most. Pre-nursing graduates pursue careers as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, community health settings, and specialized care environments.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.