Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 3248. Persons not affected

A. Any person authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice as a certified nurse midwife in the state shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.

B. Any student pursuing a course of study in an accredited midwifery education program that is approved by the board who provides midwifery services, provided that such services are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct supervision of a physician, certified nurse midwife, or a licensed midwife, and the student is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee, shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.