What are the mandatory CE topics for Louisiana nurses?

Louisiana does not mandate separate topic-specific CE hours beyond general board renewal pathways.

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Q: How many CE contact hours are required for Louisiana (LA) RN license renewal?

30 contact hours every 2 years. Required hours scale with nursing practice hours: 5 contact hours (with 1,600+ hrs nursing practice), 10 contact hours (with 160–1,599 hrs practice), or 30 contact hours (<160 hrs practice). Governing board: Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

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Standard RN CE Hours

30 Contact Hrs

Per 2-year renewal cycle

State-Mandated Topic Hours

0 Hours

Across 0 specific state rule(s)

General Elective CE Hours

30 Hours

Board-approved clinical or specialty courses

Louisiana State Board of Nursing — Mandatory Topic & Competency Breakdown

All 30 contact hours in Louisiana may be completed in general board-approved continuing nursing education topics.

Louisiana Board & APRN Rule Note: Required hours scale with nursing practice hours: 5 contact hours (with 1,600+ hrs nursing practice), 10 contact hours (with 160–1,599 hrs practice), or 30 contact hours (<160 hrs practice).

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