Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Louisiana means applying through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Louisiana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official LA boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Louisiana
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Louisiana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The LA board sets Louisiana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$100
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~60 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Louisiana NP license
Once you're licensed, the Louisiana State Board of Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- Renew online October 1 to December 31 of your renewal year; licenses renewed after December 31 incur a late fee, and all Louisiana nursing licenses not renewed expire at midnight CST January 31
- Renewal fee
- Renewal fee not published; late fee: $50 late fee for renewals after midnight CST December 31
- Continuing education (CE)
- RN renewal requires one option during the two-year licensure period (e.g. 30 board-approved contact hours or 900 verified practice hours); APRNs with controlled substance authority need a one-time 3-hour controlled substance CE before renewal
- 3 credit hours of controlled substance prescribing CE, one-time requirement under Act 76 of 2017 (APRNs with prescriptive authority and a CDS license); renewal is blocked until it is on file
- 30 board-approved contact hours, or 900 practice hours, or another approved option, during the two-year licensure period (RN license)
- How to renew
- Online through the LSBN Nurse Portal (online renewal is mandatory; electronic payment required)Open the renewal portal
- NoteIf the required controlled substance CE is not on file, the RN and APRN licenses and the prescriptive authority credential become inactive
- NoteNational certification must be maintained to hold the APRN license
- NoteSubmit CE documentation well before expiration so Board staff can approve it in time
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesLSBN - Renewal FAQsLSBN - Continuing EducationLSBN - CE Requirements for APRNs with Controlled Substance Authority
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Louisiana
A Louisiana license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Louisiana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Louisiana license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Louisiana. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Louisiana Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Louisiana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Louisiana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Louisiana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Louisiana nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana nurse practitioner applications take about 60 days once the Louisiana State Board of Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Louisiana?
Nurse practitioners in Louisiana are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Louisiana nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Louisiana nurse practitioner application fee is around $100. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Louisiana NP license / APRN authorization?
In Louisiana, renewals are filed with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through the LSBN Nurse Portal (online renewal is mandatory; electronic payment required). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Renew online October 1 to December 31 of your renewal year; licenses renewed after December 31 incur a late fee, and all Louisiana nursing licenses not renewed expire at midnight CST January 31. Continuing education: RN renewal requires one option during the two-year licensure period (e.g. 30 board-approved contact hours or 900 verified practice hours); APRNs with controlled substance authority need a one-time 3-hour controlled substance CE before renewal. Required topics include 3 credit hours of controlled substance prescribing CE, one-time requirement under Act 76 of 2017 (APRNs with prescriptive authority and a CDS license); renewal is blocked until it is on file; 30 board-approved contact hours, or 900 practice hours, or another approved option, during the two-year licensure period (RN license). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How do I look up or verify a Louisiana nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Louisiana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Louisiana that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Louisiana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Louisiana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Louisiana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Louisiana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Louisiana nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Louisiana license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Louisiana application and payer enrollment end to end.