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NCLEX Practice Tests — Louisiana

Free practice tests for the Louisiana NCLEX exam, written from the Louisiana Board of Nursing handbook and federal standards.

Oversight: Louisiana Board of Nursing

About the Louisiana NCLEX exam

Louisiana Board of Nursing. Like every state, Louisiana adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.

  • NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $105 LA fee.
  • State nursing board: Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN).
  • Louisiana is an NLC member; the LSBN also oversees Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and issues a separate APRN licence.

To get started, read the official Louisiana handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Louisiana Board of Nursing.

What's in the Louisiana exam: Practice questions modeled on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), organized by client need category as defined by the NCSBN test plan.

Practice test FAQs

How do I get a NCLEX license in Louisiana?

In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the Louisiana Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Louisiana and are covered in the guide above.

Is the NCLEX exam different in Louisiana?

The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Louisiana sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Louisiana, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.

Are these Louisiana practice tests free?

Yes. All of our Louisiana NCLEX practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.

How should I prepare for the NCLEX exam in Louisiana?

Study the official NCLEX materials from the Louisiana Board of Nursing, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the Louisiana NCLEX practice tests for this state.

Where can I learn more about the NCLEX exam format and scoring?

Our NCLEX exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including Louisiana.