Laws & Rules

The law relating to the practice of practical nursing was established with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 37, Chapter 11. Nurses, Part II. Practical Nurses (Nurse Practice Act). The rules were established through the Administrative Code, Title 46, Professional and Occupational Standards: Part XLVII. Nurses: Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses, Subpart 1. Practical Nurses.

The Law and Administrative Code

Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 37. Chapter 11. Nurses. Part II. Practical Nurses (Nurse Practice Act) was written in Louisiana in combination with the state Code to guide and govern practical nurses. A copy of the latest version of the law can be accessed by going to the Louisiana Division of Administration website.

Law

Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950
Title 37
Chapter 11. Nurses
Part II. Practical Nurses
§961 - §979
is located on the Louisiana State Legislature website.

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