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Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Louisiana State Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $100 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Louisiana requires Registered Nurses to complete either 30 board-approved contact hours of continuing education or 900 practice hours per 2-year renewal cycle. APRNs with prescriptive authority must additionally complete pharmacotherapeutics CE hours. The renewal period runs from October 1 through December 31, with a late renewal grace period through January 31. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.
This data is verified against the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
LPN
20
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $61
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $0
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General CE or Practice Hours | 30 | Required | RN | RNs must complete either 30 board-approved contact hours of CE or 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period. Initial licensure by exam or endorsement during the previous calendar year also satisfies this requirement. |
| LPN General CE | 20 | Required | LPNCNA | LPNs must complete 20 contact hours of CE per 2-year renewal cycle. LPN licensing is governed by the separate Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. |
| APRN Pharmacotherapeutics | 12 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain 12 contact hours biennially (6 annually) in pharmacotherapeutics relative to their advanced practice population foci |
| APRN Controlled Substances | 3 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs renewing controlled substances prescriptive authority must include 3 hours related to controlled substances, including drug diversion training and prescribing best practices (one-time requirement for addiction treatment) |
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First-Time Licensee Exemption
First-time licensees are exempt for the initial renewal cycle
CE Audit Information
Louisiana Board of Nursing may audit CE compliance. Keep records for 5 years after renewal.
Always confirm requirements directly with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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