Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 975. Retirement from practice

A licensee who is retiring from practice shall send a written notice to the board. Upon receipt of this notice the board shall place the name of the licensee upon an inactive list. While on this list, the licensee shall not be subject to the payment of any renewal fees and shall not practice practical nursing in the state. When the licensee desires to resume practice, a renewal license shall be issued to a licensed practical nurse who submits the required fee.