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Louisiana Registered Nurses

Registered Nurses licensed in Louisiana can renew their licenses online.

RN License Renewal

If you are interested in reactivating your inactive license, please download and send in an RN reinstatement packet.

RN Licensure Reinstatement Packet

LSBN Has Joined the NCSBN Verification System

Information on verifying licensure with the NCSBN's Nursys system

Registered Nurses can update their email and physical address and other information with the Board on our website.

Email Address Changes

Physical Address Changes

To report a stolen license and to request duplicate, please fill out a duplicate license request form.

Reporting a Lost License

Continuing Education Audit

Forms for CE Audit of RNs

CE Audit Verification Checklist for RNs

CE Audit Employment Verification Form

CE Brochure – Requirements for Annual Renewal

National Nursing Certifications Recognized by LSBN for CEs

Out of State RNs

Endorsement (Reciprocity)

Instructions for Initial Licensure by Endorsement

Application Packet for Initial Licensure by Endorsement

Fingerprint Instructions and Authorization Sheet for Criminial Background Check

Request for Fingerprint Cards

Forms, Information, and Literature

RN Refresher Courses Approved By LSBN

Duplicate License Request Form

Address Change Form

RN Reinstatement Packet

Related Services

Email Address Changes

Physical Address Changes

RN License Renewal

Related Links

Links to Other Boards of Nursing

Nursys Licensure Verification System

LSBN does not regulate LPNs. For LPN licensure in Louisiana, please visit the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners