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Requirements
for Endorsement |
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In order for the Board to
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NOTE:
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1. Be currently
licensed as a practical nurse under the laws of another state of the
United States, and
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Licensure
as an LPN in another state does not guarantee or imply that you
will be granted a license to practice in Louisiana. |
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2. Have
worked as an LPN/LVN for a minimum of six (full-time) months during the
four years immediately preceding application (only applies to nurses who
have been out of school for at least 4 years), and
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3. Have
graduated from an approved program of practical nursing which program
offered a sufficient number of clock hours in the following courses:
Body Structure and Function; Microbiology; Vocational Adjustments;
Personal, Family and Community Health; Nutrition in Health and Illness;
Pharmacology and Medication Administration; and Principles and Practices
of Medical-Surgical, Geriatric, Obstetrical, Pediatric, and Mental Health
Nursing, and
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It
is illegal to practice Practical Nursing in the state of Louisiana unless
you possess a temporary work permit issued by our Board or a current Louisiana LPN license.
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4. Meet all existing
requirements for licensure in Louisiana at the time of application.
(Licensure requirements are subject to change. Changes may result
from new legislation, new Rules and Regulations, or from new policies and
procedures adopted by the Board.)
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A federal background check is required of
all endorsement applicants. We strongly suggest that applicants begin this
process immediately upon requesting or receiving/downloading the endorsement
application. Information regarding the background check
is included with each application or by clicking FBI Check
Instructions.
New
graduates must cause to be submitted to our office a copy of their
practical nursing transcript to determine eligibility for temporary
permit.
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If
you have questions about whether you meet the endorsement requirements,
please call our office at 504-838-5791.
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The
Board will issue a temporary work permit upon receipt of Part One of the
endorsement application, the application fee, a notarized copy of a
current practical nurse license, in good standing, issued by another U.S.
Board of Nursing, and a copy of your signed and dated written
request to the FBI, copy of the money order payable to the FBI, and
copy of your fingerprint card.
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An
applicant for licensure with known diagnosis of HIV/HBV must report same
in writing to the Executive Director of the Louisiana State Board of
Practical Nurse Examiners by certified or registered mail marked
"Personal and Confidential."
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