BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 3.3 million registered nurses in 2032. In the Baton Rouge area, the Baton Rouge General School of Nursing is seeing an increase in graduates.  The Baton Rouge General School of Nursing has been in the community since 1965. Since then, they have been cranking out graduates. The school even holds two commencement ceremonies for graduates.  "Post Covid we had a slight dip for a very short period of time, but our numbers are all back to where they were previously," said Linda Markey, director, Baton Rouge General School of Nursing. Markey said the program is the fastest in the region and the only hospital-based diploma program in the state.  Breast cancer survivor joins new support group in Baton Rouge "We have the opportunity to put a student into the role of a registered nurse in 16 months," said Markey.  Lindsey Liles is a recent graduate. She decided later in life to become a nurse.   "It was great because I do have three kids. I was able to bring them to school almost every day, pick them up almost every day, so we had class a lot, but at the same time it wasn't overwhelming," said Liles Liles said she chose to attend Baton Rouge General's School of Nursing because the program was only 16 months. She also said she received a well-rounded education and feels ready to enter the workforce. Liles graduated in October 2024 from the program.   Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now BRProud Daily News SIGN UP NOW "Nurses are important. They are the ones with the patients all the time," said Liles.  If you would like to learn more about the Baton Rouge General School of Nursing, click here.  The school is located at 3616 North Blvd. in Baton Rouge.  Latest News Baton Rouge General nursing program sees an increase in graduates Assumption Parish Schools gets 'B' rating, see scores go up in new state education report Prolific Mexican cartel leader allegedly faked his own death to live 'life of luxury' in California Passengers duct tape unruly man who tried to open door on American Airlines plane Baton Rouge Police say surveillance video leads to arrest of suspect wanted for teen's murder