LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF NURSING
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phn: 225-755-7500 FX: 225-755-7581
LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
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Processing Fees |
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Temp License Processing |
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Application |
$140.75 |
*4-8 weeks upon receipt of required docs – valid for 90 days (only if residing in LA and has offer of employment) *Walk-in service 9a.m – 3p.m. temp issued same day (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions) |
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Temp – Apply by mail |
$240.75 |
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Temp – Apply in person |
$250.75 |
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Documents Needed |
Temp |
Perm |
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Completed application - Notarized |
Yes |
Yes |
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2X2 photo – signed & dated on back |
Yes |
Yes |
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Notarized copy of current active license (or NURSYS) & Photo ID |
Yes |
No |
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Verification of current active license where currently working |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of original state license |
No |
Yes |
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Transcripts – received directly from nursing school |
No |
Yes |
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Verification of Employment |
No |
Yes |
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Completed fingerprint cards or livescan |
Yes |
Yes |
*Graduates from Excelsior or Deaconess College must provide proof of required clinical experience and 3 letters of recommendation from current/previous employer for licensure. (See LSBN website for details)
*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.
LICENSE RENEWAL
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Processing Fees |
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Renewal License Processing |
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Timely |
$100.00 |
Active within 24 hrs - renew online |
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Late Renewal |
$150.00 |
Active within 24 hrs - renew online |
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Reinstatement |
$100.00 |
4-6 weeks for paper application |
Additional Info
Reinstatements:
Must complete another background check if expired 5 yrs or more
Employment verification form completed by employer
Proof of CE requirements (see list of requirements on application instructions)
Online Renewal
http://services.lsbn.state.la.us/services/welcome.asp
Verify a LA license
https://services.lsbn.state.la.us/services/service.asp?s=1&sid=8
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical
