National Center for Health Workforce Analysis

Reports > State Responses to Health Worker Shortages: Results of 2002 Survey of States > State Details > Louisiana

Task Force, Commission or Panel

• In 2001, the state established the Louisiana Health Works Commission, charged with integrating and coordinating resources for health workforce development within various state departments and key organizations.
  For more information: Chris Weaver, 225-342-4495 or cweaver@ids.mail
• The Task Force on Healthcare Workforce Shortage was created in 2001 by the Louisiana Hospital Association. In July 2002, the taskforce issued a final report with recommendations and activities geared toward reducing health workforce shortages.
  For more information: Louisiana Hospital Association
  

Scholarships, Loan Repayment

• The Louisiana Association of Student Nurses offers a variety of scholarships to nursing students.
  For more information: Louisiana Association of Student Nurses Scholarships and Loans
  

Marketing Health Careers

• The Louisiana Association of Student Nurses provides marketing materials on careers in nursing to students of all ages.
  For more information: Louisiana Association of Student Nurses Image of Nursing