Renewal of Status
The state registered nurse aide active status is good for two years and must be renewed. The date you passed your nurse aide training examination is the date used for renewal of your SRNA status.
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How Do I Maintain or Update an Active Status? |
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Proof of a minimum of 8 hours of employment as a state registered nurse aide performing nursing or nursing-related functions for compensation in each 24-month period is required. Proof of employment can be one of the following:
- Paycheck Stub
- W-2 form OR
- Letter from a healthcare facility on official letterhead
State registered nurse aides performing private duty nursing must obtain a notarized letter from the person they are caring for or a family member of that individual. The letter must list all of the following:
- Nursing-related Duties Performed
- Dates of employment
- Proof of Payment for Services
The following information must also be included with the renewal request:
- Full Name (First, Middle, and Last)
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Certification/Registration Number
The mailing address:
Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry
312 Whittington Pkwy, Ste 300-A
Louisville, KY 40222-5172
Fax Number: 1-502-564-3938
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Can't Provide Proof of Employment? |
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You must contact KCTCS to test. Individuals who fail any part of the competency evaluation are required by state and federal law to retake an approved training program.
For a complete list of approved training providers, contact Vicki Barber, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, at 502-564-5707.
The Testing Procedures Manual and Study Guide  contains a complete list of KCTCS nurse aide testing and training coordinators on page 3-4.
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