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The state of Louisiana might be known best for its world-famous jazz music and delicious Cajun food, but in the nursing world, the state became part of something much larger and more universal: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Louisiana was one of the latest states to implement the NLC, a multi-state license for registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN). This licensure also allows RN’s and LPN’s to practice within the home state, as well as other NLC states physically, electronically, and/or telephonically, according to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Louisiana enacted the NLC back in May of 2018, but it was wasn’t fully implemented until July 1, 2019, which allowed them to join 30 other states who have implemented this compact deal. One of the larger benefits to having this license, according to the state board, is that it allows nurses to service patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. It also allows for nurses to be readily available to cross states lines and work if there was ever an emergency situation that called for it, such as helping those in need after a natural disaster has occurred.

While Louisiana was one of the latest states to join the 30 other NLC states, three more states (Alabama, Indiana, and New Jersey) have enacted the license and are awaiting implementation, and three other states (Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts) are still pending NLC legislation.

Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN)

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Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
Licensees must meet the CE/nursing practice requirements during the 2-year period that they hold active licensure and attest that they have completed such during the process of renewal/relicensure.
For RN license renewal, at least one of the two options below must have been completed during the 2-year licensure period:
A minimum of 30 board-approved contact hours of CE during the 2-year licensure period;
OR
A minimum of 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period as verified by the employer on a form provided by the board  
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70821-3767

Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every year
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Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Requirements for Licensure Renewal by Commensurate Requirements:

Eligibility requirements for annual licensure renewal for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are delineated in LAC46:XLVII.4507.E.2 and state that an APRN whose role and population focus does not provide for certification/recertification (commensurate requirements) shall submit proof of the following to LSBN prior to annual licensure renewal:

1. a minimum of 300 practice hours annually in advanced practice registered nursing as defined in R.S. 37:913.3.a.[verified by clinical manager] – and -
2. a minimum of 2 college credit hours per year of relevance to the advanced practice role; - or -
3. a minimum of 30 continuing education (C.E.) nursing contact [credit] hours approved by the Board each year.
Continuing Medical Education Units (CME)s may be approved by the board to meet this requirement.
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
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Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Approved Provider
#P0274
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Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, August 4, 2023
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
  • Practiced nursing 1600 hours (or more) within the calendar year. Obtain a minimum of 5 contact hours of ANCC or State BON accredited nursing CE annually for license renewal.
  • Practiced nursing at least 160 hours, but less than 1600 hours within the calendar year. Obtain a minimum of 10 contact hours of ANCC or State BON accredited nursing CE annually for license renewal.
  • Practiced nursing less than 160 hours during the calendar year. Obtain a minimum of 15 contact hours of ANCC or State BON accredited nursing CE annually for license renewal. Note: Nurses with 15 or more ANCC/BON accredited nursing contact hours do not need to provide proof of nursing practice hours verified by their employer if audited.
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70810

Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CEs not required.
A CNA is required to work at least 8 hours during every 24 month period (2 years) after becoming certified.  The work must be "nursing or nurse related," and must be in an approved setting. The approved settings include: 
Health care providers licensed by the LDH including: nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, personal care attendant agencies, assisted living programs, hospice agencies, respite agencies, supervised independent living agencies, adult day health care programs and intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled (ICF/DD) programs.
Work history is reported using the NAT-7 Form.  It must be mailed; faxes will not be accepted.  Nursing homes are required to electronically submit work history via the eNAT-7 in LARS. 
LA Nurse Aide Registry
Phone: 225-342-0138 Fax: 225-342-4549 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 3767
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, July 17, 2023

Physical Therapists are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education to renew the 2-year license. 

CEUFast.com courses are not accepted for renewal. 

Special Requirements
1. Ethics: Mandatory 2 hours (Physical Therapist)
2. Jurisprudence Webinar / Live Stream - This is mandatory and provided by LA PT Board
3. clinical and/or administrative- a minimum of 26 contact hours
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Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 337-262-1043 Fax: 337-262-1054 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2110 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 202
Lafayette  70508

Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, July 17, 2023

Physical Therapist Assistants are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education to renew the 2-year license. 

CEUFast.com courses are not accepted for renewal. 

Special Requirements
1. Ethics: Mandatory 2 hours (Physical Therapist)
2. Jurisprudence Webinar / Live Stream - This is mandatory and provided by LA PT Board
3. clinical and/or administrative- a minimum of 26 contact hours
Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39
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Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Phone: 337-262-1043 Fax: 337-262-1054 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 2110 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 202
Lafayette  70508

Louisiana Occupational Therapist (OT)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Louisiana requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Occupational therapy assistants shall obtain 12 hours of CEUs annually
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Louisiana requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Occupational therapy assistants shall obtain 12 hours of CEUs annually
Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Website: Visit Site Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Licensees must meet the CE/nursing practice requirements during the 2-year period that they hold active licensure and attest that they have completed such during the process of renewal/relicensure.
For RN license renewal, at least one of the two options below must have been completed during the 2-year licensure period:
A minimum of 30 board-approved contact hours of CE during the 2-year licensure period;
OR
A minimum of 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period as verified by the employer on a form provided by the board  
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
Get one year unlimited CRNA CEUs $39
Sign Up
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Louisiana Requires
30 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
30 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Requirements for Licensure Renewal by Commensurate Requirements:

Eligibility requirements for annual licensure renewal for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are delineated in LAC46:XLVII.4507.E.2 and state that an APRN whose role and population focus does not provide for certification/recertification (commensurate requirements) shall submit proof of the following to LSBN prior to annual licensure renewal:

1. a minimum of 300 practice hours annually in advanced practice registered nursing as defined in R.S. 37:913.3.a.[verified by clinical manager] – and -
2. a minimum of 2 college credit hours per year of relevance to the advanced practice role; - or -
3. a minimum of 30 continuing education (C.E.) nursing contact [credit] hours approved by the Board each year.
Continuing Medical Education Units (CME)s may be approved by the board to meet this requirement.
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
Get one year unlimited CNS CEUs $39
Sign Up
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Midwife (MW)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Licensees must meet the CE/nursing practice requirements during the 2-year period that they hold active licensure and attest that they have completed such during the process of renewal/relicensure.
For RN license renewal, at least one of the two options below must have been completed during the 2-year licensure period:
A minimum of 30 board-approved contact hours of CE during the 2-year licensure period;
OR
A minimum of 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period as verified by the employer on a form provided by the board  
Special Requirements
APRNs who are nationally board certified meet the provisions for renewal of their Louisiana RN license by holding an approved certification.

In addition, each year APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain six contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role and population foci (required in 4513 of LSBN’s rules).

These CEs must be provided by a board-approved national certifying organization or provider approved by the board.

Note that since renewal occurs every two years, APRNs with prescriptive authority who are selected for the audit must provide 12 contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics since the rule requires six annually.

APRNs initially licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:912(B)(3)(4) (grandfathering provisions ) and who are not advanced practice certified shall submit the documentation for renewal required in 4507.E of LSBN’s rules.

Senate Bill 55 (Act 76) of the 2017 Louisiana Legislature mandates that prescribers of controlled
substances in Louisiana obtain three credit hours of continuing education (CE) as a prerequisite of
license renewal. This is a one-time requirement.
Get one year unlimited MW CEUs $39
Sign Up
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Phone: 225-755-7500 Fax: 225-755-7584 Website: Visit Site Address: 17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge  70821-3767

Louisiana Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Louisiana Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Louisiana requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, August 4, 2023
To be eligible for annual renewal, a licensed athletic trainer shall successfully complete 12 credits/hours of continuing education recognized by the BOC.
Get one year unlimited AT CEUs $39
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-1083 Fax: 504-568-6823 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130

Louisiana Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Last Updated: Friday, August 4, 2023
CEUFast is unable to provide continuing education at this time.

All licenses will be renewed annually.  10 contact hours per year is required.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 504-568-6820 Fax: 504-599-0503 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 630 Camp Street
New Orleans  70130