Louisiana Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Louisiana RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $90
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $180
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Louisiana RNs must complete 0 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Louisiana RN License
- 1
Complete any required CE
Louisiana does not currently require continuing education for Registered Nurse renewal. Confirm with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $90 renewal fee
Pay the $90 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $180 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the Louisiana State Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
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