Nurses · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Louisiana does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by January 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Contact hours approved by any US board of nursing or accredited by ANCC (incl. ANCC-accredited approvers), LSBN-approved providers; related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15 contact hours)
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- RNs first licensed in Louisiana (by exam or endorsement) during the previous calendar year meet the requirement for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- At least 3% of renewing RNs are randomly audited each year (around March after renewal); documents must be mailed; keep CE records for 5 years.
- Renew online
- lsbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Instead of 30 contact hours an RN may show 900 nursing practice hours in the 2-year period (employer-verified on a board form), or hold current national certification in a nursing specialty recognized by the board. Exemptions/extensions can be requested e.g. for active military duty, disability or enrollment in a refresher course.
Good to know. Biennial renewal online Oct 1 - Dec 31; applications after Dec 31 pay a $50 late fee and unrenewed licenses expire Jan 31. The board does not state which year each license falls due. CE certificates must state ANCC or state-board accreditation.
Source: www.lsbn.state.la.us · LAC 46:XLVII.3333 and 3335 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Louisiana LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jan 31
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31
- Renewal fee
- $60
- Renew online
- www.lsbpne.la.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE hours for renewal. Licensees or applicants out of practice for 4 or more years must complete a board-approved refresher course with at least 60 clinical hours.
Good to know. LPNs are licensed by the separate LSBPNE (lsbpne.la.gov; lsbpne.com is no longer the board's site). Annual renewal via the Nurse Portal Nov 1 - Jan 31; rules set a $60 fee, the board quotes $61.08 total online. Unrenewed licenses become inactive-lapsed after Jan 31.
Source: www.lsbpne.la.gov · LAC 46:XLVII, Subpart 1 (Practical Nurses), Chapter 17, §§1707 and 1715 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN); Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LPN) (lsbn.state.la.us); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Louisiana?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: No set number of hours — No CE hours for renewal. Licensees or applicants out of practice for 4 or more years must complete a board-approved refresher course with at least 60 clinical hours.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Louisiana?
RN: Contact hours approved by any US board of nursing or accredited by ANCC (incl. ANCC-accredited approvers), LSBN-approved providers; related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15 contact hours).
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Louisiana?
RN: $100 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $60 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Louisiana?
RN: Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by January 31 (1 year cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Louisiana?
RN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.