LPN Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana LPN Training

Anyone who wants to find a job that will allow them to earn a good wage while also getting health benefits and job security might want to look into the opportunities provided by Louisiana LPN training. This specialized education can often be completed in just one year and will open the door for you to become a respected medical professional. Louisiana LPN training is highly specialized training that trains a person to become a licensed practical nurse. Doctors and nurses in health care organizations rely on licensed practical nurses to make sure that patients are comfortable and following the terms of their treatment plan. After completing the program, it's necessary to pass the national licensure exam for vocational nursing before applying for jobs.

Becoming an LPN in Louisiana

In order to become an LPN by endorsement in Louisiana, an individual must:

• Currently hold a license in another US state
• Proof that he or she has worked as an LPN for at least 6 months in the 4 years preceding the application
• Verification that he or she graduated from an approved nursing program that consisted of a sufficient number of clock hours in the following:
  • Body Structure and Function
  • Microbiology
  • Vocational Adjustments
  • Personal, Family and Community Health
  • Nutrition in Health and Illness
  • Pharmacology and Medication Administration
  • Principles and Practices of Medical-Surgical, Geriatric, Obstetrical, Pediatric, and Mental Health Nursing
• Receive a federal background check
• Submit his or her official nursing school transcript if he or she is a new graduate
• Meet all existing requirements from Louisiana at the time of application

In order to become an LPN by examination in Louisiana, an individual must:

• Submit the following:
  • A completed application
  • His or her official transcript
  • Proof of US citizenship or lawful presence in the United States
• Register to take the exam and pay the $200.00 fee
• Receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Registration from Pearson VUE
• Receive eligibility from the Louisiana Board of Nursing
• Schedule an appointment to take the exam

Renewing an LPN License

Louisiana licenses expire on January 31 of each year. The licenses must be renewed annually.

Additional Resources

• Louisiana State Board of Nurse Examiners