If you’re an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Louisiana, you may be required to complete 1 hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health under Louisiana Senate Bill 14 (Act 463). The requirement applies to APRNs practicing in designated specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology, and must be completed once every four years. This hour counts toward your total continuing education requirement—it is not an additional hour.
Quick Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Profession: APRNs / Nurse Practitioners in covered specialties
- Requirement: 1 contact hour in nutrition and metabolic health
- Frequency: Every 4 years
- Law: Louisiana Senate Bill 14 (Act 463)
What Does Louisiana SB 14 Require?
Louisiana SB 14 established a continuing education requirement in nutrition and metabolic health for certain healthcare professionals, including APRNs practicing in designated specialties.
The goal is to ensure clinicians have current, evidence-based knowledge about the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
For eligible APRNs, the required nutrition hour counts toward your overall continuing education requirement for license renewal.
Which APRNs Must Complete the Requirement?
According to SB 14, the requirement applies to APRNs practicing in specialties including:
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
If you’re unsure whether your practice falls within a covered specialty, verify your renewal requirements with the appropriate Louisiana licensing authority before renewing your license.
About the Course
Renew Now CE offers a 1-contact-hour Nutrition and Metabolic Health course designed to address the Louisiana SB 14 requirement.
The course covers:
- Nutrition’s role in preventing chronic disease
- Evidence-based dietary recommendations
- Obesity and metabolic health management
- Nutrition counseling strategies
- Integrating nutrition into everyday clinical practice
Course Features
- 1 contact hour
- Fully online and self-paced
- ANCC and AANP accredited
- Instant certificate after successful course completion
- Counts toward your total continuing education hours
How the Course Works
- Enroll online.
- Complete the course at your own pace.
- Pass the post-course assessment.
- Download your certificate immediately after successful completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this hour count toward my total APRN CE requirement?
Yes. The required nutrition and metabolic health hour counts toward your overall continuing education requirement for your renewal cycle. It is not an additional hour beyond your existing CE requirement.
Does SB 14 apply to every Louisiana APRN?
No. The law applies to APRNs practicing in designated specialties identified by SB 14. If you’re uncertain whether your specialty is included, review the current requirements before renewing your license.
Is the course online?
Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete it whenever it’s convenient for your schedule.
This article summarizes current Louisiana continuing education requirements for informational purposes only. Requirements may change. Always verify current renewal requirements with the appropriate Louisiana licensing authority before renewing your license.