Louisiana ACLS certification online

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Louisiana through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• Louisana State Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization , approval Provider #59.
• Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for podiatric physicians, physicians and surgeons, medical psychologists, clinical lab personnel, perfusionists, and respiratory therapy accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Louisiana Dept. of Education Division of Licensing for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
• Louisiana Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• LA Dept of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for EMTs accepts our BLS because our course satisfies their rules.
• for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

Our discount rates allow you to

• Save 10% if you enroll in any two online BLS, ACLS, or PALS classes.
• Save 15% if you enroll in any three online PALS, BLS, or ACLS classes.
• No extra steps to claim your discount: Our shopping cart does all the work, and you get your PALS certification in Louisiana at a discount!

Louisiana medical statistics

Please take a few moments to read some medical facts about the state of Louisiana. We have compiled a list of Louisiana BLS, ACLS, and PALS-related medical facts that active medical professionals should know prior to completing a PALS, ACLS, or BLS course in Louisiana.

How is Louisiana unique?

Louisiana is a relatively average state in regard to cardiovascular-related medical issues. The people of Louisiana, however, do smoke considerably more than people in most other states in the Southeastern United States. In fact, 22.1% of the population in Louisiana are smokers.

Also, Louisiana babies have a very high rate of low birth weight. The percentage of babies born with low birth weight is 10.8%.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Below is a general list of requirements for endorsements. Visit the APRN endorsement application to view the endorsement application.

• Proof of licensure from the state that you were originally licensed in.
• Proof of licensure from the last state you worked in, if applicable.
  • Licensure verification may be obtainable from www.nursys.com, otherwise, contact your original and prior state’s nursing boards for verification.
• Proof you have completed an approved nursing program.
  • Excelsior graduates should contact the Louisiana Board directly.
• Either a passing score on the NCLEX or a score of at least 1600, or 350 on the State Board Test Pool Examination.
• No prior disciplinary action or pending criminal action.
• Proof of English language proficiency if applicable.
• Criminal background check.
• 2x2 passport style photo.
• LPN or LVN licensure verification, even if it is expired.
• Transcripts proving nursing education.
• Social security number.
• Application Fees:
  • $140.75 for mailed applications ($240.75 if requesting a temporary permit).
  • $150.75 for hand-delivered applications ($250.75 if requesting a temporary permit).

Licenses are renewed yearly in Louisiana from October to the last day of December for $100. Late renewals will be accepted until the 31st of January for $150. All renewals must be completed online. All licenses are paperless. Free license verification can be obtained at the LSBN website within one business day after renewing online.

Continuing competency

The amount of continuing education you need for renewal will depend on how many hours you have worked over the year prior to renewal. Nurses practicing for at least 1600 hours will need at least 5 contact hours. Those practicing between 160 and 1600 hours will need at least 10 contact hours. Registered nurses practicing less than 160 hours will need at least 15 contact hours. See the Louisiana Register document on rulemaking for more details.

Contact information

Louisiana State Board of Nursing
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone: 225-755-7500
Fax: 225-755-7584
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Email: support@ACLS.netEmail</a

For more specific inquiries:

• Education/Licensure: Patricia Dufrene 225-755-7522 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• Endorsements/Volunteer Nurses/Foreign Nurses: 225-755-7520 225-755-7581 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• Education: Students & Continuing Education: 225-755-7522 225-755-7580 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• General Questions: 225-755-7500 225-755-7584 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• License Renewal: 225-755-7500 225-755-7584 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

FAQ

Frequently asked questions for continuing nursing education can be found at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing continuing education FAQs page.

Frequently asked questions for renewing your license online can be found at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing renewal FAQs page.

In-person training

Nearby training sites

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