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Renewal Checklist

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Renewal requirements

Understand renewal dates, fees, CE topics and late-renewal rules.

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • For Louisiana, RNs and APRNs renew licenses for a 2-year licensure period.

    Applies when: For an existing active Louisiana Nurse Practitioner (APRNs) license (renewal/relicensure, not initial licensure).

    Source evidence
    1. 1. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      ●RNs and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) renew licenses for a 2-year licensure period.

  • Renew during the active renewal season (October 1 through December 31). Licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31 if not successfully renewed online by the expiration date.

    Applies when: Applies to an existing active Louisiana RN/APRN (including APRN) license renewal season.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      You must renew your license during the active renewal season beginning October 1st through December 31st.
    2. 2. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      All Louisiana nursing licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31, if not successfully renewed online by the nurse by the expiration date
    3. 3. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      All Louisiana nursing licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31, if not successfully renewed online by the nurse by the expiration date.

Renewal fees

  • Licenses renewed after midnight (CST) December 31 are automatically charged a $50.00 late fee.

    Applies when: Applies when renewing after midnight (CST) December 31 during the next biennial cycle.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      Licenses renewed after midnight Central Standard Time (CST) December 31st will automatically be charged a $50.00 late fee since the New Year has commenced.
    2. 2. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      Licenses renewed after midnight Central Standard Time (CST) December 31st will automatically be charged a $50.00 late fee since the New Year has commenced.

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • Licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31 if not successfully renewed online by the expiration date; renewals after midnight (CST) December 31 are charged a $50.00 late fee.

    Applies when: Applies to Louisiana RN/APRN (including APRN) renewals within the active renewal season ending December 31 and expiration on January 31.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      All Louisiana nursing licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31, if not successfully renewed online by the nurse by the expiration date
    2. 2. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      Licenses renewed after midnight Central Standard Time (CST) December 31st will automatically be charged a $50.00 late fee since the New Year has commenced.
    3. 3. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      Licenses renewed after midnight Central Standard Time (CST) December 31st will automatically be charged a $50.00 late fee since the New Year has commenced.
    4. 4. lsbn.state.la.us ↗
      All Louisiana nursing licenses automatically expire at midnight (CST) January 31, if not successfully renewed online by the nurse by the expiration date.
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