Nurse License Requirements in Louisiana
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN) / Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LPN)
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
RNs are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (https://www.lsbn.state.la.us). LPNs are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (https://www.lsbpne.com). NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.