Louisiana nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 30or another route
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- None
CE is one way to renew in Louisiana: 30 contact hours every 2 years. The other routes are listed below.
Other ways to renew
- 900 practice hours in the 2-year licensure period, verified by employer
- national certification in a nursing specialty recognized by LSBN, held for the full 2 years
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Other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
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- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Oregon
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the Louisiana Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.