Nunez Community College Practical Nursing & CNA: What to Know (2026)
Nunez Community College in Chalmette offers a selective Practical Nursing technical diploma (NCLEX-PN / LPN) and a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate—there is no ADN or BSN on this campus per the academic catalog. This guide cites Nunez’s published fee schedule and HCR 69 student achievement licensure table for NCLEX-PN; confirm every detail on nunez.edu and with LSBPNE (practical nursing).
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Quick Facts
Key Takeaway
Nunez situates nursing students in St. Bernard Parish with clinical travel across the Greater New Orleans region—the catalog requires your own transportation to rotating sites. The PN track is limited enrollment with published ACT or ACCUPLACER thresholds and science prerequisites (B or better in A&P and nutrition), so planning transcripts and testing early matters.
Overview & Why Students Choose Nunez
Nunez Community College is a public two-year college in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), located on Paris Road in Chalmette—serving St. Bernard Parish and students from across the Greater New Orleans metro who can commute to campus and clinical sites.
The 2025–2026 catalog lists nursing offerings as Practical Nursing (technical diploma) and Certified Nursing Assistant only. Nunez does not publish an associate-degree RN (ADN) program—if your goal is NCLEX-RN, you will need to transfer to another Louisiana program after meeting prerequisites elsewhere.
Nunez’s Response to HCR 69 — Student Achievement Data table reports Practical Nursing first-time NCLEX-PN pass counts by year. For the 2024 column, the table shows 50 of 51 first-time candidates passing—about 98% (school-reported in the licensure examination section). The 2023 column shows 27 of 28 passing. Confirm the latest cohort and methodology with Nunez institutional research and the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE).
Reasons students choose Nunez
Focused PN & CNA pathways
The catalog centers on entry-level healthcare credentials—LPN via the technical diploma and CNA via a career certificate—without mixing in university-level RN coursework on the same campus.
LSBPNE-aligned PN program
Nunez states the Practical Nursing program is accredited by LSBPNE—Louisiana’s regulatory body for practical nursing education. Confirm status before you enroll.
Streamlined PN timeline
Program materials describe curriculum adjustments intended to help students enter and complete PN in about 16 months—compare to your work and family obligations.
Regional clinical access
Students must travel to off-campus clinical sites with their own transportation; the region includes hospitals, long-term care, and community settings typical of PN training.
Transparent published costs
Nunez publishes a detailed per-credit tuition and fee grid for Fall 2025–Spring 2026—use it with the financial aid office to budget before you register.
Nursing Programs Offered
Per the Nursing and Nursing Assistant catalog page, Nunez offers a Career and Technical Certificate in Certified Nursing Assistant and a Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing. There is no pre-licensure RN (ADN) or BSN program listed for Nunez—students pursuing RN licensure typically transfer to another LCTCS or university nursing program after prerequisites.
Pre-licensure (LPN)
Practical Nursing (Technical Diploma)
The Practical Nursing — Limited Enrollment program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN and work as an LPN under appropriate supervision. The catalog lists 56 credit hours in the major with additional general education requirements, a minimum 2.0 college GPA, ACT or ACCUPLACER Next Gen minimum scores, B or better in BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1500 (or approved A&P sequence), and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Clinical experiences occur at off-campus sites; you must provide transportation.
Nurse aide
Certified Nursing Assistant (Certificate)
The CNA career and technical certificate prepares students for basic bedside skills in long-term care, hospitals, and home health. CNA graduates pursue state nurse aide credentialing through Louisiana’s nurse aide pathway—not the NCLEX-PN. See the Additional Nursing Information page for CNA tabs, background-check links, and exam information.
Nursing at Nunez is limited enrollment. Deadlines, prerequisites, and health requirements change—rely on the Additional Nursing Information page, college catalog, and direct communication with the Nursing and Allied Health office (see Next steps).
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate (Practical Nursing)
Because Nunez’s nursing pathway is Practical Nursing, graduates take the NCLEX-PN (not NCLEX-RN). The Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) annual reports summarize RN programs; for LPN programs, use the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) and Nunez’s own disclosures.
Nunez publishes a Practical Nursing row in its Response to HCR 69 — Student Achievement Data licensure table. For the 2024 reporting column, the table shows 50 first-time candidates passing out of 51—about 98.04% first-time pass rate. The 2023 column shows 27 of 28 passing. These figures are school-reported in the institutional effectiveness table—confirm the latest year and cohort with Nunez institutional research and the LSBPNE public pass-rate publications.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate (Practical Nursing) | About 98% in 2024 per Nunez table (50 of 51 passing, first-time). 2023: 27 of 28 passing in the same table. |
| NCLEX-RN | Not applicable—Nunez does not list an ADN pre-licensure RN program in the catalog reviewed for this guide. For RN pass rates, use LSBN reports for institutions that offer associate RN programs. |
| Source | Nunez Community College — Student Achievement Data (HCR 69); LSBPNE. Confirm current NCLEX-PN outcomes with LSBPNE and Nunez. |
NCLEX-PN outcomes change by cohort. Always confirm the latest pass rates with the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners and Nunez.
International Students & Internationally Educated Nurses
The Nunez Practical Nursing catalog excerpt reviewed for this guide states applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (copy of permanent resident card required). If that policy applies to your situation, you may need a different institution or visa status—confirm with Nunez Admissions and the international office (if applicable) before applying.
- English-language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or other minimum scores if the college admits non-native English speakers to your program.
- Transcript / credential evaluation: WES, CGFNS, or other evaluators required for admission and, later, Louisiana licensure.
- Louisiana boards: LSBPNE governs practical nursing (NCLEX-PN) eligibility; LSBN governs RN licensure if you later attend an RN program elsewhere.
- Immigration & visa: Clinical courses may have restrictions for certain visa categories—confirm with the school before committing.
This section is informational, not legal advice. Verify all requirements with Nunez Community College and the appropriate Louisiana board.
Admissions: A Realistic Look
Practical Nursing at Nunez is limited and competitive: the catalog states qualified applicants may exceed available seats, and applicants not selected may request in writing to roll to the next class. You must be a registered Nunez student and meet college admission before applying to nursing. The catalog lists ACT or ACCUPLACER Next Generation minimum scores, BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1500 with grades of B or better (or an approved two-semester A&P sequence), and a minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA.
Application timeline (Practical Nursing)
| Entry cohort | Application window | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring PN entry | August 1 – October 31 (priority by September 1) | Additional Nursing Information |
| Fall PN entry | March 1 – May 31 (priority by April 1) | Additional Nursing Information |
Admissions snapshot
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate (nursing) | Not publicly disclosed. |
| GPA (PN) | Catalog: minimum 2.0 cumulative on all prior college work; science prerequisites require B or better as specified. |
| Placement / entrance testing | ACT or ACCUPLACER Next Gen minimum scores (math, reading, writing) within three years of application; retest rules apply—see catalog. |
| Clinical clearance | Background check, titers, immunizations, BLS, and ongoing health compliance required—see catalog and handbooks. |
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Nunez publishes a detailed Fee Schedule for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 and Summer 2026. The schedule lists tuition per credit hour plus mandatory fees (technology, operational, student services, activity, building use, academic excellence, parking/safety, SGA, ERP, etc.). Online courses add a per-semester fee; Fall 2025 notes also reference an Additional Bookstore Access Fee per credit hour and course-specific lab fees—read the footnotes on the official page.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tuition (LA resident) | $138.96 per credit hour on the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 grid (tuition line only). |
| Example semester total (tuition + listed mandatory fees) | $2,127.52 for 12 credit hours on the same Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 schedule (published “Total for LA Residents/Non-LA Residents” column). Non-resident tuition line matches on the schedule reviewed—confirm residency rules with the Bursar. |
| Additional costs | Course lab fees, uniforms, immunizations, background checks, testing, books, NCLEX-PN registration, and travel to clinicals are not fully captured in the grid—budget separately. |
| Financial aid | Use Nunez Financial Aid and the Net Price Calculator (estimate only). |
| Source | Nunez Community College — Fee Schedule (Tuition & Fees). Confirm current amounts before you register. |
Student Outcomes & Career Prospects
For NCLEX-PN, use Nunez’s HCR 69 licensure table and LSBPNE public data. The college’s institutional goals include maintaining at least an 80% first-time licensure pass rate for Practical Nursing in the achievement framework—compare to the year-by-year table on the Student Achievement Data page.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate | About 98% (50 of 51) in 2024 per Nunez HCR 69 table; 27 of 28 in 2023. Confirm current cohorts with Nunez and LSBPNE. |
| Job placement / employment | Not publicly disclosed as a single audited percentage on the pages reviewed for this guide. Ask Nunez career services or program leadership for graduate surveys if available. |
| Source | Nunez — Student Achievement Data; LSBPNE. |
Is Nunez the Right Fit for You?
Nunez fits students who want a community-college PN or CNA pathway in St. Bernard Parish, can meet science GPA and placement testing rules, and can travel to rotating clinical sites across the metro.
✓ Good fit for students who—
- Are pursuing LPN licensure (NCLEX-PN) or a CNA credential first, with possible transfer later for RN.
- Live within commuting distance of Chalmette and regional clinical sites and can meet limited-enrollment deadlines.
- Value published tuition tables and a smaller community college setting within LCTCS.
✗ May not be ideal for students who—
- Need an ADN or BSN at this institution—Nunez does not list those programs in the catalog reviewed here.
- Cannot travel to off-campus clinicals or meet health/immunization requirements.
- Expect a fully online PN program—Nunez describes classroom, lab, and clinical components.
Local Healthcare Ecosystem
St. Bernard Parish sits just downriver from New Orleans, giving Nunez students access to a mix of parish-based care settings and the broader southeast Louisiana hospital and post-acute market. Practical nurses work in long-term care, hospitals, clinics, and home health—the same sectors emphasized on the PN catalog page. Clinical assignments rotate; confirm sites each term with the program rather than assuming a single employer.
| Setting | Details |
|---|---|
| Acute & community hospitals | Facilities across Greater New Orleans and nearby parishes host student rotations—varies by semester. |
| Long-term & community care | Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings typical of LPN training. |
| Demand | Southeast Louisiana continues to recruit nursing staff across credential levels; verify openings and wages with employers. |
Student Experience & Campus Life
Nunez’s catalog describes classroom and laboratory foundations before progressing to supervised clinical experiences. The college hosts student life programming (for example, preview events and athletics schedules advertised on nunez.edu); nursing students should ask the Health Science Division whether a nursing club or honor society is active for their cohort.
Expect rigorous attendance and professional behavior standards—PN courses require a minimum of 80% (“C”) on the program’s modified grading scale per the catalog.
Resources & Next Steps
Contact & location
- Campus location
- Chalmette, LA
- Address
- 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043, US
- Main telephone
- 504-278-6467
- Nursing department (PN)
- 504-278-6399 (per Additional Nursing Information)
- Website
- nunez.edu
Official links
Your “Next 7 Days” checklist
- Read the Practical Nursing tab for deadlines and download the PN bulletin/application PDF (verify currency).
- Compare your transcripts to BIOL 1010 / BIOL 1500 (B or better) and math/English placement alternatives in the catalog.
- Schedule ACT or ACCUPLACER Next Gen through the placement testing page if you need qualifying scores.
- Build a term budget from the Fee Schedule including the 12-credit example total and any course/lab fees.
- Bookmark LSBPNE for NCLEX-PN authority and LSBN if you later pursue RN education elsewhere.
- Email or call the Nursing Department with questions about selective admission after you are a registered Nunez student.
- Add application deadline reminders for your target spring or fall PN cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nunez Community College offer an ADN or BSN nursing program?
No. The Nunez catalog lists only Practical Nursing (technical diploma) and Certified Nursing Assistant under Nursing and Nursing Assistant. Plan transfer to an RN program at another college or university if you need NCLEX-RN eligibility.
What is the first-time NCLEX-PN pass rate for Nunez Practical Nursing?
Nunez’s HCR 69 Student Achievement Data table shows year-by-year first-time pass counts for Practical Nursing—for 2024 it lists 50 of 51 passing (about 98%). Confirm the latest cohort with Nunez and LSBPNE.
When are Practical Nursing applications due at Nunez?
Per Additional Nursing Information: Spring PN entry—applications August 1–October 31 (priority by September 1). Fall PN entry—March 1–May 31 (priority by April 1). Verify annually.
Does Nunez Practical Nursing require TEAS or Kaplan?
The 2025–2026 catalog section reviewed for this guide lists ACT or ACCUPLACER Next Generation minimum scores—not TEAS or Kaplan. Confirm current testing policy with the Nursing and Allied Health office.
How much is tuition at Nunez Community College?
The Fall 2025–Spring 2026 fee schedule lists $138.96 per credit hour tuition and a published 12-credit example total of $2,127.52 including listed mandatory fees—see nunez.edu/paying-for-college/fees.
What GPA does Nunez require for Practical Nursing admission?
The catalog specifies a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on prior college work and B or better in BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1500 (or approved A&P sequence) within three years of applying.
How long is Nunez’s Practical Nursing program?
Nunez describes recent curriculum changes aimed at completing PN in about 16 months; exact pacing depends on prerequisites and cohort.
Is Nunez’s Practical Nursing program accredited?
The catalog states the program is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). Confirm current status with LSBPNE and the college.
Where is Nunez nursing located and whom do I call?
Nunez Community College, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043. Main 504-278-6467. Practical Nursing line 504-278-6399 per the Additional Nursing Information page.
References
- Nunez Community College — Additional Nursing Informationnunez.edu/academics/additional-nursing-information
- Nunez — Academic Catalog (Nursing and Nursing Assistant)catalog.nunez.edu/programs/nursing-nursing-assistant
- Nunez — Practical Nursing (Technical Diploma)Practical Nursing — Limited Enrollment
- Nunez — Fee Schedule (Tuition & Fees)nunez.edu/paying-for-college/fees
- Nunez — Student Achievement Data (HCR 69 licensure)average-scores-on-licensure-exams
- Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examinerslsbpne.la.gov
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN programs)lsbn.state.la.us
- LCTCS — Applyapply.lctcs.edu
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)ncsbn.org
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesbls.gov — LPN/LVN
Editorial Standards & Review
About the author: Francesco Di Siena, RN, writes evidence-based nursing education guides for NurseOnShift.
Review: This page was reviewed by Araceli Collado, RN, for alignment of program scope with the Nunez catalog (PN and CNA only), tuition lines with the Nunez fee schedule, and NCLEX-PN figures with Nunez’s HCR 69 student achievement table.
Disclaimer: This page is for general reference only. It does not constitute professional, admissions, or financial advice. Requirements, deadlines, tuition, and policies change; always verify with Nunez Community College and the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (and LSBN if you pursue RN education elsewhere).
Published: March 24, 2026 · Last reviewed: March 24, 2026 · Medical Review Process · Editorial Policy