{"id":2749,"date":"2026-07-09T18:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=2749"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:03:23","slug":"do-louisiana-aprns-need-nutrition-and-metabolic-health-ce-sb-14-requirement-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/09\/do-louisiana-aprns-need-nutrition-and-metabolic-health-ce-sb-14-requirement-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Louisiana APRNs Need Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE? SB 14 Requirement Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Louisiana, you may be required to complete&nbsp;<strong>1 hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health<\/strong>&nbsp;under&nbsp;<strong>Louisiana Senate Bill 14 (Act 463)<\/strong>. The requirement applies to APRNs practicing in designated specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics &amp; gynecology, and must be completed once every four years. This hour counts toward your total continuing education requirement\u2014it is not an additional hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State:<\/strong>\u00a0Louisiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profession:<\/strong>\u00a0APRNs \/ Nurse Practitioners in covered specialties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a01 contact hour in nutrition and metabolic health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong>\u00a0Every 4 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Law:<\/strong>\u00a0Louisiana Senate Bill 14 (Act 463)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Louisiana SB 14 Require?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Louisiana SB 14 established a continuing education requirement in nutrition and metabolic health for certain healthcare professionals, including APRNs practicing in designated specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For eligible APRNs, the required nutrition hour counts toward your overall continuing education requirement for license renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which APRNs Must Complete the Requirement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to SB 14, the requirement applies to APRNs practicing in specialties including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pediatrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether your practice falls within a covered specialty, verify your renewal requirements with the appropriate Louisiana licensing authority before renewing your license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE offers a&nbsp;<strong>1-contact-hour Nutrition and Metabolic Health<\/strong>&nbsp;course designed to address the Louisiana SB 14 requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nutrition&#8217;s role in preventing chronic disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence-based dietary recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity and metabolic health management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition counseling strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrating nutrition into everyday clinical practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 contact hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully online and self-paced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ANCC and AANP accredited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant certificate after successful course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counts toward your total continuing education hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Course Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the course at your own pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the post-course assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download your certificate immediately after successful completion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does this hour count toward my total APRN CE requirement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does SB 14 apply to every Louisiana APRN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The law applies to APRNs practicing in designated specialties identified by SB 14. If you&#8217;re uncertain whether your specialty is included, review the current requirements before renewing your license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the course online?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete it whenever it&#8217;s convenient for your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Louisiana, you may be required to complete&nbsp;1 hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health&nbsp;under&nbsp;Louisiana Senate Bill 14 (Act 463). The requirement applies to APRNs practicing in designated specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics &amp; gynecology, and must be completed once every &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/09\/do-louisiana-aprns-need-nutrition-and-metabolic-health-ce-sb-14-requirement-explained\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do Louisiana APRNs Need Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE? 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