Chapter XLVII

A. Program coordinator shall schedule regular evaluation, revision and improvement of programs and entire faculty shall participate. B. Changes which require board approval which must be presented in writing before implementation are: 1. admission policies; 2. organization; 3. cu…

A. The teaching assignment shall be reasonable allowing time for class preparation, student conferencing and improving methods of instruction. B. Course outline shall be current and shall be utilized by faculty and students. C. The program shall use a variety of teaching aids and…

A. Student evaluation shall be a scheduled progressive activity designed to assist and improve the development of the student and should be based on the following: 1. policies regarding the level of achievement which students must maintain to progress in the program; 2. level adv…

A. A practical nursing program which has been established, projected and has progressed within the minimum requirements as set forth in this manual shall be issued accreditation status which shall be reviewed annually. B. A board representative shall conduct a survey of each prog…

A. Board survey objectives shall be to: 1. assure students that the program in which they are enrolled is providing optimum opportunity for nursing education, clinical experience and eligibility to write the examination for practical nurse licensure; 2. insure those requiring nur…

A. Initial Approval 1. Initial approval shall be granted to institutions having received board approval for the establishment of a program in practical nursing and shall be limited to two years or until the first class has written the practical nursing licensure examination appro…

A. The director of a program shall advise the board in writing of the decision to close a program of practical nursing including a written plan for the termination for board approval. B. 1. Voluntary discontinuation may be accomplished by: a. closing the program gradually by disc…

A. If the stipulations of provisional accreditation or initial approval have not been met, withdrawal of accreditation or approval shall be considered by the board. B. If the board's findings warrant withdrawal of accreditation/approval or closure, only those students presently e…

A. A person applying for a license to practice as a practical nurse in the state of Louisiana shall: 1. be of good moral character; 2. successfully complete an education program for practical nurses at a program approved by the board or successfully complete an education program …

A. Licensure by Examination. An applicant for licensure by examination shall: 1. meet the requirements for qualification; 2. be permitted to write the examination up to four times within a period of two years from the date of being made eligible, but no later than three years fro…

A. A temporary permit to practice as a practical nurse in Louisiana may be issued to graduates of board approved or accredited practical nursing programs in Louisiana as follows. 1. The application for licensure by examination must be completed and submitted with the appropriate …

A. Inactive and Emeritus/Emerita License 1. A licensee who is retiring from practice shall send a written notice to the board. Upon receipt of this notice the board shall place the name of the licensee upon an inactive list. While on this list, the licensee shall not be subject t…

A. A licensee requesting a name change on the license form shall forward a request to the board accompanied by a certified and true copy of a legal document. Licensees shall sign all practice related documents legibly using the name printed on the license. Notes La. Admin. Code t…

A. A licensee with a change of address shall immediately notify the board office. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-1711 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, LR 3:200 (April 1977), amended LR 10:342 (April 1984). A…

A. An employer requesting verification of a practical nurse's license shall submit the request in writing to the board accompanied by the required fee. B. A licensee requesting verification of lost/stolen/never received license shall obtain a "verification of renewal" form from t…

A. Fees 1. license by examination $125 2. License by endorsement $ 60 3. Duplicate license $ 30 4. Renewal of license $ 60 5. reinstatement of license which has been suspended, or which has lapsed by nonrenewal $200 6. Duplicate renewal $ 20 7. Delinquency fee in addition to rene…

A. The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners consists of members appointed by the Governor and is the regulatory agency created by statute to act with legal authority on matters related to practical nursing education and the practice of practical nursing in Louisiana…

A. In accordance with R.S. 37:969 , the board shall have all such powers and duties as written. In addition, the board shall: 1. appoint an executive director and associate executive director who shall serve as the executive staff of the board. The executive director serves as th…

A. All rules of the board shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. B. The board, on its own motion or on the petition of any interested person, may request the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. 1. S…

A. All adjudication proceedings (as defined in R.S. 49:951 ) conducted by the board shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:955 et seq. B. All proceedings calling for disciplinary action, as set forth in R.S. 37:969(4) or as set forth in this Section…

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning specified. Disclose to the Patient - the practical nurse makes known to the patient at the time a referral is made that the practical nurse has a financial or ownership interest in the facility or entity to wh…

A. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning specified. Board - Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Exposure-Prone Procedure - an invasive procedure in which there is an increased risk of percutaneous injury to the practition…

A. The board on its own motion may move for a declaratory order or ruling as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the board. Any interested party may petition the board for a declaratory order or ruling as stated above. B. Said petition shall…

A. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing is a legally created administrative agency acting within the governmental structure of the state and possessing legal power. To safeguard life and health of the citizens of Louisiana, the law governing the practice of registered nursing, Re…

A. The purpose of these rules and regulations is to assist in the transaction of the business of administering and implementing the spirit and intent of the law governing the practice of nursing in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 37 of Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S. 37:911 et…

A. Louisiana nurses were among the first in the nation to recognize the value of having a nurse practice act administered by a board of nursing to set standards for nursing education, to examine candidates, and to license practitioners. The first proposal for a nurse practice act…

A. The Board of Nursing, both by virtue of its legal status and its professional character, is dedicated to the belief that its purpose is to serve the people of Louisiana and to protect their health and welfare. B. The board members believe that their major responsibility is to …

A. There shall be an Advisory Committee for Practical Nursing Education to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners which shall consist of not less than eight and not more than 10 active members. The chairman of the committee shall be a registered nurse member of th…

A. The Nurse Practice Act, R.S. 37:911 et seq., provides that, in order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice as a registered nurse or as an advanced practice registered nurse in this state shall submit evidence that (s)he is qualified to do …

A. The officers of the board shall consist of a president, a vice-president, and an alternate officer. B. The three officers are to be elected at the annual meeting, and are to serve for two years, or until their successors have been elected. C. The alternate officer shall be ele…

A. The domicile of the board is Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but offices for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Part may be established by the board in any of the principal cities or metropolitan areas of such principal cities in Louisiana. B. An executive director, w…

A. Regular business meetings shall be held at a place and time designated by the board. B. Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least bi-monthly. The annual meeting shall be held at the first regularly scheduled meeting of the calendar year. C. Special meetings shall be…

A. At every open meeting of the board or its committees, members of the public shall be afforded an opportunity to make public comment addressing any matters set by agenda for discussion at that meeting. 1. Concerns and public comments shall be limited to five minutes per individ…

A. R.S. 37:918 provides that the board shall: 1. establish and publish minimum curriculum requirements and standards for individuals seeking to be licensed under this Part; 2. approve nursing education programs whose graduates meet the licensing requirements of the board; 3. prov…

A. R.S. 37:918 provides that the board shall adopt and revise rules and regulations necessary to enable the board to implement this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. In promulgating rules, the board is exercising powers that have been delegated by the Loui…

A. The board may issue a declaratory ruling in accord with the Administrative Procedure Act. These include a declaratory statement or an advisory opinion, in the form of a ruling which has the same status as boar decisions in adjudicated cases, in response to a request for clarif…

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…

A. Approval by the board is required prior to student enrollment in undergraduate clinical nursing courses. B. Requirements to enroll/progress in clinical nursing courses include: 1. evidence of good moral character; 2. eligibility for admission to clinical nursing courses at a p…

A. In order to be licensed as a registered nurse in Louisiana, all registered nurse applicants shall take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 1. The licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) shall be authorized by the Board of Nursing in a…

A. Requirements for licensure by endorsement include: 1. evidence of good moral character; 2. evidence of initial licensure under the laws of another state, territory, or country; 3. evidence of a current licensure issued directly from the jurisdiction of last employment; 4. succ…

A. The board may issue disaster relief temporary permits to an individual to practice as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse to provide gratuitous or non-gratuitous nursing services in this state during a public health emergency, and for such periods thereaft…

A. In accordance with R.S. 37:920 , the Board of Nursing may issue the following temporary permits to practice as a registered nurse. 1. A working permit may be issued to graduates of approved schools pending the results of the first licensing examination, provided: a. the examin…

A. Authority of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (board). The board derives its authority to obtain criminal history record information from R.S. 37:920.1 . B. The following applicants for licensure or permission to enroll in clinical nursing courses shall submit to a crimina…

A. Denial of Licensure, Licensure by Endorsement, Reinstatement, or the Right to Practice Nursing as a Student Nurse 1. Applicants for licensure, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or the right to practice as a student nurse shall be denied approval for licensure, for reins…

A. Every person holding a license to practice as a RN and/or an APRN, and intending to practice during the ensuing year, shall renew his or her license biennially prior to the expiration of his or her license. This does not apply to licensees who hold an active RN multistate lice…

A. Authority of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (board). The board derives its authority to establish the requirement for evidence of activities which contribute to continued competence for relicensure to practice as a RN from R.S. 37:911 , R.S. 37:918(4) and (12) , and R.S.…

A. A registrant who is no longer practicing as a registered nurse, may, by submitting a written notice to the board, be granted inactive status. No annual renewal nor fee is required of a person in inactive status. B. A person who holds an inactive status may resume practicing st…

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 …

A. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Chapter, the board shall collect in advance fees for licensure and administrative services as follows; 1. Licensure Fees: a. RN examination application-$100; b. RN endorsement application-$100; c. Enrollment application-$50; d. RN renewal…

A. This manual of administrative rules and minimum requirements contains the approved rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners relating to practical nurse education, the development, progression and discontinuation of practical nursing progr…