LAC 46:XLVII.3339. Verification of Licensure

A. Verification of a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse license only requires the correct spelling of the name of the licensee. B. Before employing a person as a registered nurse and/or advanced practice registered nurse, current licensure must be verified by primary source verification through the board. Failure to do so may result in aiding and abetting an unlicensed person to practice nursing in violation of the law. C. Annually, on or before January 31, current licensure of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses should be verified by directors of nursing or supervisors. Documentation of on-line verification is necessary to ascertain that the year is current.