Understanding Your 2024 Louisiana Nursing License Renewal

• For busy Louisiana nurses juggling incredible strains on the overall healthcare system, little time is left for sifting through new rules and requirements for their 2024 Louisiana Board of Nursing license renewal.
• A lapse in licensure means you are no longer legally allowed to work in the state of Louisiana as a nurse until a reinstatement application is filed.
• Nursing CE Central has a full breakdown of top questions, deadlines, requirements, and consequences of missing your renewal deadline for the 2024 Louisiana Board of Nursing license renewal period.

2024 Louisiana State Board of Nursing License Renewal

As nurses across the country battle against staffing shortages, burnout, and an all-time high of demands and strains on the overall healthcare system, little time is left for sifting through new rules and requirements for license renewal!

For Louisiana nurses whose licenses expire during a chaotic 2024, a lapse in licensure not only means a potentially big headache dealing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, but also the inability to continue working.

That’s why our Nursing CE Central team has a full breakdown of top questions, deadlines, requirements, and consequences of missing your renewal deadline for the 2024 Louisiana State Board of Nursing license renewal period.

1. What are the 2024 Louisiana State Board of Nursing License Renewal Continuing Education Requirements?

Louisiana RNs must meet continuing education competency requirements to renew their license. While there are several options available to meet this requirement, most nurses choose to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education from an ANCC and Board approved provider (such as Nursing CE Central).

(Insider Tip: Nursing CE Central’s 2023 Louisiana Renewal Bundle meets all state RN CEU requirements in one easy, read and click-to-complete course.)

2. How many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for Louisiana nurses?

The Louisiana State Board of Nursing requires 30 Contact Hours of Continuing Education for RNs.

3. Which nurses are required to obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to renew their license?

Louisiana RNs must meet continuing education competency requirements to renew their license. While there are several options available to meet this requirement, most nurses choose to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education from an ANCC and Board approved provider (such as Nursing CE Central). 

4. When do I have to complete my 30, state-required Continuing Education units by?

Louisiana nurses have until January 31, 2024, to complete all continuing education requirements required for license renewal.

5. How do I check that my renewal application is complete?

You should receive a message in the Inbox of the message center of your online Nurse Portal Account after you have successfully submitted the application. The LSBN licensure verification and the Nursys.com website will reflect updated licensure status within 24-48 hours of application submission.

6. What is the main reason Louisiana RNs have an unsuccessful CE/nursing practice audit? 

According to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, failure to complete and maintain proof of CEs that have been accredited by the ANCC or approved by a state board of nursing is the most common reason RNs have not successfully completed the audit when they are renewing based upon the requirement for CE contact hours.

Nursing CE Central is an ANCC and LSBN approved provider, plus we will maintain a copy of your completed certificate(s) for a minimum of five years for you.

7. How can I save money on state-imposed renewal fees?

While the final deadline for renewal is January 31, 2024, licensees who file after December 31, 2023 will incur an additional $50 late fee in addition to the standard renewal fee. You can save money by completing your CEUs and license renewal prior to December 31, 2023.

8. When is the last day to renew my license with the state of Louisiana, WITHOUT paying ‘late processing’ fees?

You have until the end of December 31, 2023, to renew your license with the state of Louisiana without incurring an additional $50 late fee.

9. Do I need to submit proof of completion of my CEUs for license renewal?

Nurses are not required to submit documentation at the time of renewal, however, all CEUs must be complete by the renewal deadline of January 31, 2024. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing does require that you maintain a copy of all CEU documentation for a minimum of five years, in case of an audit.

10. When is the last day to renew my license with the state of Louisiana, before my license will lapse?

You have until January 31, 2024, to renew your license with the state of Louisiana before a license reinstatement is required.

11. I missed the 2024renewal deadline. How can I get my license active again?

If you missed the January 31, 2024, license renewal deadline, your license is now inactive, and you are not allowed to practice in the state of Louisiana until you submit a license reinstatement application. Licensure applications must be completed online through Louisiana’s Nurse Portal at: https://lsbn.boardsofnursing.org/lsbn. You will be required to submit proof of completed CEUs when applying for reinstatement.

12. What happens if I don’t renew my license before the January 31, 2024 deadline?

The Louisiana State Board of Nursing places all nurses with expired licenses on an expired status. Nurses with an expired status will not be allowed to practice until their license is reinstated. 

13. Do I need to submit proof of completion of my continuing education requirements for a license reinstatement?

Yes. You will be required to upload your completed continuing education documents when applying for reinstatement. 

Still have questions?

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