Louisiana Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Louisiana registered nurses need 30 contact hrs / 2 yrs OR 900 practice hrs (employer-verified). Renewal: 2-yr licensure period. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Louisiana board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
30 contact hrs / 2 yrs OR 900 practice hrs (employer-verified)
Cycle & deadline
2-yr licensure period; renewal season ends Jan 31
LPN / LVN
LPN (LSBPNE board): no CE required; annual renewal Nov 1–Jan 31
Reporting
Attest; ~3% random audit in March, mailed docs
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Louisiana board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Louisiana CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | 30 contact hrs / 2 yrs OR 900 practice hrs (employer-verified) |
| LPN / LVN | LPN (LSBPNE board): no CE required; annual renewal Nov 1–Jan 31 |
Required (mandatory) topics in Louisiana
None specified by the board.
Louisiana license renewal deadline & cycle
2-yr licensure period; renewal season ends Jan 31
How to renew your Louisiana nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: 30 contact hrs / 2 yrs OR 900 practice hrs (employer-verified).
- Report or record CE: Attest; ~3% random audit in March, mailed docs.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Louisiana board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
CE Broker / reporting in Louisiana
Attest; ~3% random audit in March, mailed docs
Is Louisiana a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Louisiana is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Louisiana-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Louisiana nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Louisiana RN need?
30 contact hrs / 2 yrs OR 900 practice hrs (employer-verified).
When does a Louisiana nursing license expire?
2-yr licensure period; renewal season ends Jan 31.
What mandatory CE topics does Louisiana require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Louisiana use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Attest; ~3% random audit in March, mailed docs.
Do Louisiana LPNs/LVNs need CE?
LPN (LSBPNE board): no CE required; annual renewal Nov 1–Jan 31.
Is Louisiana a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Louisiana is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/continuing-education-faqs/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.