LAC 46:XLVII.3323. Registration and Licensure

A. Registration in Louisiana is mandatory for practicing as a registered nurse. B. Registration and licensure as a registered nurse shall be issued only to an applicant who qualifies by examination or endorsement in accordance with R.S. 37:920. All applicants shall meet the same standards. C. The board shall issue a certificate of registration, carrying a permanent registration number, designating the date of issuance, the authorization to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana, to all applicants who qualify for initial licensure. D. The executive director, or a designee of the board, shall record the registration of the permanent records of the board and shall issue a license to practice, valid from the date of issuance until January 31. For individuals registered between January 1 and January 31, the board shall issue a license to practice, valid from the date of issuance until January 31 of the next year. E. An individual may provide educational and/or consultative services in accordance with R.S. 37:929(9) for a period of not more than 30 days in a calendar year, without applying for a Louisiana registered nurse license.