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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:912

Effectiveness of Part; exceptions

Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 37 — Professions and Occupations · Status: effective

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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:912, Effectiveness of Part; exceptions, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2720994
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A. This Part shall become effective on January 1, 1996. Thereafter, no individual shall practice or offer to practice or perform the duties of a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse unless he possesses a current license issued pursuant to this Part or is exempt from this Part. B. (1) Any individual possessing a valid license to practice nursing as a registered nurse on January 1, 1996, shall be considered licensed as a registered nurse and shall be eligible for renewal of such license under this Part. (2) Any individual eligible for reinstatement of a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse on January 1, 1996, shall be considered to be eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse under this Part. (3) Any registered nurse who is recognized by the board as an advanced practitioner of nursing on January 1, 1996, shall be eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse under this Part. (4) Any individual who is eligible for reinstatement of a registered nurse license and who has been recognized as an advanced practitioner of nursing may be licensed as a registered nurse and as an advanced practice registered nurse under this Part by applying for reinstatement according to rules and regulations established by the board and applying for an advanced practice registered nurse license. Application for such license shall be made within twelve months of January 1, 1996. (5) Those individuals eligible for licensure under this Subsection shall be eligible for renewal of such license under this Part.