Mission Statement
Our History
The first meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners was held at Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans on Wednesday, January 12, 1949.
The 5 members in attendance were selected from a list submitted to Governor Earl K. Long.
In 1950, the Louisiana revised statutes, Title 37, the Law related to the practice of Practical Nursing was enacted prescribing minimum curricula and minimum standards for practical nurses and courses for practical nurses, as well as approving and monitoring for compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the state. LSBPNE examines and licenses qualified applicants, renews licenses, and ensures that the LPNs in Louisiana are providing safe care to its citizens.
Prior to the first meeting, the rules were set for waiving license requirements for those nurses who were in practice. Applicants for licensure were required to submit a recommendation for 4 physicians with whom they worked for at least one year. A total of 2969 licenses were issued by the Waiver Act. In 1949, 509 licenses were issued. The Waiver Act was removed through legislative amendment in 1954.
Board Information
The first meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners was held at Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans on Wednesday, January 12, 1949.
The 5 members in attendance were selected from a list submitted to Governor Earl K. Long.
In 1950, the Louisiana revised statutes, Title 37, the Law related to the practice of Practical Nursing was enacted prescribing minimum curricula and minimum standards for practical nurses and courses for practical nurses, as well as approving and monitoring for compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the state. LSBPNE examines and licenses qualified applicants, renews licenses, and ensures that the LPNs in Louisiana are providing safe care to its citizens.
Prior to the first meeting, the rules were set for waiving license requirements for those nurses who were in practice. Applicants for licensure were required to submit a recommendation for 4 physicians with whom they worked for at least one year. A total of 2969 licenses were issued by the Waiver Act. In 1949, 509 licenses were issued. The Waiver Act was removed through legislative amendment in 1954.
Functions
- Licensing of qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses.
- Establishment of regulations for education of nurses and approval of nursing education programs.
- Investigation of all allegations reported against a licensed practical nurse while providing due process to the licensed practical nurse.
- Disciplinary action against any licensed practical nurse who is found to have violated the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
- Promulgation of rules which assist the board to carry out its duties.
Board Meetings
Meeting Agenda
Dates & Times
New Orleans Marriott – Metairie at Lakeway
3838 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
A portion of this meeting may be conducted in executive session (closed to the public).
Meeting Minutes
Board Members
Myra Collins, LPN
Board Chairwoman
Barbara Gibbs, RN
Secretary / Treasurer
Patricia M. Artieta
Consumer Member
Roberta Connelley, RN
Janie Cypret, LPN
Gwendolyn M. Dunn, LPN
Candace Melancon, LPN
Matthew A. McQueen, M.D.
Albertha Prince, LPN
Not pictured:
Celeste Cogswell, LPN
Rodney Tregle, M.D.
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee Meeting
Agenda:
TBA
Scheduled Meeting:
TBA
Location:
131 Airline Drive, Suite 301
Metairie, La 70001