Louisiana LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Louisiana you need to satisfy the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Louisiana requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) |
Louisiana does not require continuing education for LPN license renewal. The LSBPNE imposes no CE contact-hour or continued-competency practice-hours requirement on practical nurses (this differs from the separate Louisiana State Board of Nursing, which requires CE/practice hours for RNs).
Full LPN renewal guide for Louisiana (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Louisiana LPN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.
Louisiana LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Louisiana?
Louisiana does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Louisiana does not require continuing education for LPN license renewal. The LSBPNE imposes no CE contact-hour or continued-competency practice-hours requirement on practical nurses (this differs from the separate Louisiana State Board of Nursing, which requires CE/practice hours for RNs).
Do online LPN CE courses count in Louisiana?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Louisiana LPN CE?
Louisiana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) site →