Below are the primary license renewal and continuing education requirements for nurses licensed in Kentucky. Please visit the Kentucky Board of Nursing CE page for more information on continuing education requirements.
RN: 14 contact hours every year:
- There is a one-time requirement of 2 hours related to Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- At least 3 hours must be related to Domestic Violence
- Nurses with SANE credentials must complete Forensic Evidence Collection training
LPN: 14 contact hours every year:
- There is a one-time requirement of 2 hours related to Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- At least 3 hours must be related to Domestic Violence
- Nurses with SANE credentials must complete Forensic Evidence Collection training
APRN: 14 contact hours every year (or board certification):
- Additional 5 hours must pertain to pharmacology
- There is a one-time requirement of 2 hours related to Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- At least 3 hours must be related to Domestic Violence
- Nurses with SANE credentials must complete Forensic Evidence Collection training
- APRNs with a DEA-X Registration are required 4 contact hours in addiction disorders, which must include 1.5 hours in addiction disorder pharmacology
All licensees who hold a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) credential are required 5 hours in sexual assault continuing education each renewal. Any domestic violence or forensic nursing course(s) will meet this mandate. Hours may count towards the 14 hours of continuing education required for renewal.
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Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The Kentucky Board of Nursing accepts courses that are ANCC accredited.
Additionally, Kentucky is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.
Steps to renew your Kentucky nursing license
- Verify the status of your license
Visit the Verification to confirm your license.
- Complete your Kentucky nursing continuing education requirements before your license expires
You can complete your nursing CEUs online, on your schedule and 100% free with Incredible Health.
- Go to the Kentucky Nurse Portal to request a license renewal
Visit the Renewal Information page for specifics. Kentucky is a compact state. If your Primary State of Residency is in another compact state do not apply for licensure in Kentucky unless you are declaring Kentucky as your Primary State of Residency.
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Kentucky Board of Nursing
Phone: (502) 429-3300 or (800) 305-2042
Fax: (502) 429-3311
Website: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
312 Whittington Pky
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222
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