Provisional License

A provisional license is:

• Issued within 14 days of meeting all Application Requirements.
• Valid for a period of six months from the date of issue.
• Invalidated upon unsuccessful completion of NCLEX (Apply to Retake).
  • Must immediately cease practicing in a licensed nursing position.
• Do NOT begin employment as an RNA or LPNA until you have been issued a provisional license by KBN.

Provisional License Validation

Practice based on a provisional license requires the following: 

• Direct supervision
  • Supervision requirements
    • RNA - Supervision by a RN or a Nurse Practitioner.
    • LPNA - Supervision by a LPN, RN or a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Performing direct patient care using critical thinking and knowledge.
  • In any setting where components listed above can be met.
• Use of the title: 
  • RNA - RN Applicant
  • LPNA - Licensed Practical Nurse Applicant

Practice under supervision until full licensure is issued.

Validate that a provisional license or a full license has been issued and the expiration date.