ENROLLED
ACT No. 80
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 320
BY REPRESENTATIVE TURNER
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 37:970(3) and to enact R.S. 40:2120.52(C), relative to nursing
3 education; to provide for the qualifications of a licensed practical nurse; to provide
4 for the qualifications of a certified nurse aide; and to provide for related matters.
5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. R.S. 37:970(3) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
7 §970. Qualifications of applicants
8 An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse shall:
9 * * *
10 (3) Have successfully completed the course in an accredited school for the
11 training of practical nurses. Satisfy either of the following requirements:
12 (a) Successfully complete an education program for practical nurses at a
13 program approved by the board.
14 (b) Successfully complete an education program for registered nurses at a
15 program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
16 Section 2. R.S. 40:2120.52(C) is hereby enacted to read as follows:
17 §2120.52. State registration of certified nurse aides in nursing facilities
18 * * *
19 C.(1) An individual who successfully completes one semester of a registered
20 or practical nursing program that includes a course on foundational nursing skills
21 may apply to take a nurse aide competency evaluation examination approved by the
22 department.
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1 (2) A nurse aide who successfully passes an approved nurse aide competency
2 evaluation examination may register with the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide
3 Registry and shall not be required to complete a nurse aide training program.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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