Continuing education requirements for:Louisiana Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
Total Credits: 30
Special Note: APRNs in the state of Louisiana are also required to maintain their RN licensure.
State Board Contact Information
Website: www.lsbn.state.la.us
Phone: (225) 755-7500
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General CE Requirements
Total Credits: 15
Frequency: Every 2 years
Specialty Requirements
- Pharmacotherapeutics
Total Credits: 12
Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle
Special Note: APRNs with prescriptive authority must obtain 6 contact hours annually (12 hours per 2-year cycle) of continuing education in pharmacotherapeutics in their advanced nursing role
- Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
Total Credits: 3
Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle
Special Note: APRNs who prescribe controlled substances must complete continuing education on controlled substance prescribing practices
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Last updated: August 4, 2025