Endorsements (certification of an applicant who is duly licensed as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in another state, territory, or country for licensure to practice as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in Louisiana).

• Instructions and Application for Initial RN License by Endorsement
• Instructions and Application for APRN Licensure by Endorsement

Examination

• Application for Initial Licensure by Exam
• Instructions for Initial Licensure by Exam
• Instructions/Application - APRN

Name Change (Change of name through marriage, divorce, religious order, or for any other reason,)

• Instructions/Application

Permits (Temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse during a disaster or special event).

• Instructions/Application – Disaster
• Instructions/Application – Special Events
• Information on Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Temporary Permit

Reinstatement (reinstatement of a license which has lapsed, been suspended, inactivated, or retired)

• Instructions/Application – RN
• Instructions/Application – APRN
• Refresher Course Information
• Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• Nurse Practice Act
• Rules and Regulations
• 3331. Guidelines for Denial or Delay of Licensure, Reinstatement, or the Right to Practice Nursing as a Student Nurse
• Fingerprint Instructions and Authorization Sheet for Criminial Background Check
• Louisiana Volunteers in Action (LAVA)