1. Can I attend a distance learning program and perform clinicals in Louisiana?

2. Are all graduate level education programs required to have approval by LSBN to offer clinical experiences in Louisiana?

3. Are the Board of Regents and Louisiana State Board of Nursing approvals the same?

4. If the program is approved by NC-SARA is approval from Louisiana State Board of Nursing required?

5. How do I know if the school I desire to attend is approved by the LSBN?

6. The program I desire to attend is listed on the approved program list; however, the specialty I am seeking is not. Am I allowed to enroll in any specialty at an approved school?

7. What are the consequences of enrolling in a nursing program and participating in a clinical experience in Louisiana without approval?

8. Who is responsible for knowing the approval status of a school of nursing to offer clinical experiences in Louisiana?

9. How often is a school required to seek approval?

10. What do I do if I am currently enrolled in a school that has not been approved by LSBN?

11. I want to attend a program which is not approved, how do I get them approved?

12. What is the Approval Process for Out-of-State-Schools requesting permission to offer clinical experiences in Louisiana?

13. What information is required post approval?

14. What is required of APRN students to be approved for clinical experiences in Louisiana?

15. Is APRN faculty from the School of Nursing required to have Louisiana Licensure?

16. Is the faculty for the schools required to perform site visits?

17. Do I need to be approved as a preceptor by LSBN to precept students enrolled in an out-of-state school clinical course at a site in Louisiana?