Verified May 2026
Continuing Education
Louisiana · Doctor of Nursing Practice
36 contact hours every 2 years · 1 mandatory topic.
Requirements Overview
At a glance
Total Hours
36 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified
300 annual practice hours + 2 annual college credits related to specialty OR 30 CE hours per year. + 6h pharmacotherapeutics if prescriptive authority.
Mandatory Topics
Required subject areas
Required subject areas for license renewal.
Pharmacology
Required for APRNs with prescriptive authority
6h
Every cycle
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