How many CE hours do nurses need in Louisiana?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Louisiana need 30 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not have specific mandatory CE topic requirements beyond the total hour requirement.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Louisiana?

Nursing licenses in Louisiana must be renewed every 2 years. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Louisiana?

The RN renewal fee in Louisiana is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Louisiana?

Louisiana nursing licenses are due december 31 of the renewal year; renewal period opens october 1.

Is Louisiana part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Louisiana require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Louisiana does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Louisiana regulate?

Louisiana regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What does APRN renewal require in Louisiana?

APRNs in Louisiana complete 30 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $100. Louisiana also requires 12 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Louisiana RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Louisiana RNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $100.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	30 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$100
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

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.

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How to Renew Your Louisiana Nursing License

1Log in to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing portal at lsbn.state.la.us
2Complete 30 approved CE contact hours or document 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period
3Complete the online renewal application between October 1 and December 31
4Attest to having met all CE and practice requirements
5Pay the renewal fee online
6Retain all CE certificates and employment verification for potential audit

Visit the Louisiana State Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Louisiana ranks #21 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	30 / 2 yrs	$100
APRN	30 / 2 yrs	$100
LPN	0 / 2 yrs	$61.08

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APRN renewal in Louisiana. 12 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Louisiana APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	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	0	Optional	LPN	Louisiana LPNs have no continuing-education hour requirement and renew annually (November 1 - January 31). LPN licensing is governed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE), separate from the RN/APRN biennial cycle.
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)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Louisiana CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: December 31 of the renewal year; renewal period opens October 1
Grace Period: Late renewals accepted through January 31 with a $50 late fee; after January 31 the license lapses and reinstatement is required
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 5 years in case of audit by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• RNs can satisfy renewal requirements with either 30 CE hours OR 900 practice hours, not both are needed
• National nursing specialty certification approved by the board also satisfies the CE requirement
• LPN licensing is governed by the separate Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)
• APRNs with prescriptive authority have additional pharmacotherapeutics CE requirements
• No less than 3% of RNs and APRNs renewing each year are randomly selected for CE audit
• Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• LPN renewal is annual (Nov 1-Jan 31) with no CE requirement; the 2-year cycle applies to RN/APRN only.

CE Providers & Renewal

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $50

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $100

Already lapsed? The Louisiana re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Louisiana nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Louisiana?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Louisiana need 30 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Louisiana?: Louisiana does not have specific mandatory CE topic requirements beyond the total hour requirement.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Louisiana?: Nursing licenses in Louisiana must be renewed every 2 years. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Louisiana?: The RN renewal fee in Louisiana is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Louisiana?: Louisiana nursing licenses are due december 31 of the renewal year; renewal period opens october 1.
Is Louisiana part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Louisiana require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Louisiana does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Louisiana regulate?: Louisiana regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Louisiana?: Louisiana does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Louisiana?: APRNs in Louisiana complete 30 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $100. Louisiana also requires 12 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Louisiana State Board of Nursing

https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/

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Louisiana RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Louisiana RNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $100.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	30 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$100
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

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Response deadline, retention rules, board address, and the rejections that get nurses dinged.

Read the full Louisiana RN License Renewal Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and tips for a smooth renewal

How to Renew Your Louisiana Nursing License

1Log in to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing portal at lsbn.state.la.us
2Complete 30 approved CE contact hours or document 900 practice hours during the 2-year licensure period
3Complete the online renewal application between October 1 and December 31
4Attest to having met all CE and practice requirements
5Pay the renewal fee online
6Retain all CE certificates and employment verification for potential audit

Visit the Louisiana State Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Louisiana ranks #21 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	30 / 2 yrs	$100
APRN	30 / 2 yrs	$100
LPN	0 / 2 yrs	$61.08

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	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	0	Optional	LPN	Louisiana LPNs have no continuing-education hour requirement and renew annually (November 1 - January 31). LPN licensing is governed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE), separate from the RN/APRN biennial cycle.
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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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: December 31 of the renewal year; renewal period opens October 1
Grace Period: Late renewals accepted through January 31 with a $50 late fee; after January 31 the license lapses and reinstatement is required
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 5 years in case of audit by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• RNs can satisfy renewal requirements with either 30 CE hours OR 900 practice hours, not both are needed
• National nursing specialty certification approved by the board also satisfies the CE requirement
• LPN licensing is governed by the separate Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)
• APRNs with prescriptive authority have additional pharmacotherapeutics CE requirements
• No less than 3% of RNs and APRNs renewing each year are randomly selected for CE audit
• Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• LPN renewal is annual (Nov 1-Jan 31) with no CE requirement; the 2-year cycle applies to RN/APRN only.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $50

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $100

Already lapsed? The Louisiana re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Louisiana nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Louisiana?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Louisiana need 30 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Louisiana?: Louisiana does not have specific mandatory CE topic requirements beyond the total hour requirement.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Louisiana?: Nursing licenses in Louisiana must be renewed every 2 years. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Louisiana?: The RN renewal fee in Louisiana is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Louisiana?: Louisiana nursing licenses are due december 31 of the renewal year; renewal period opens october 1.
Is Louisiana part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Louisiana require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Louisiana does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Louisiana regulate?: Louisiana regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Louisiana?: Louisiana does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Louisiana?: APRNs in Louisiana complete 30 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $100. Louisiana also requires 12 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Louisiana State Board of Nursing

https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/

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