LAC 48:I.10035. Certification by Reciprocity

A. Nurse aides may become certified by reciprocity from other states. Applicants shall, at a minimum, submit to the Nurse Aide Registry the following information either on forms or via electronic submissions approved by the department: 1. his/her name; 2. his/her Social Security number; 3. the certification number in the other state; 4. the address of the other state's registry; 5. his/her former place of employment; 6. the date of employment and termination; 7. his/her e-mail address; 8. a copy of his/her social security card; and 9. a copy of his/her official Louisiana identification, such as a driver’s license, identification card, etc. B. After verification of certification in the other state, the registry shall certify the aide in Louisiana. Likewise, the registry will be responsible for granting reciprocity to other states.