RN & APRN: Quick Links

REQUIREMENTS:

• Application and Fee
• Official transcript from advanced practice program, with degree and date posted,
• National Certification,
• Verification of License from your original state of licensure,
• Federal background check
• Complete the Kentucky Jurisprudence Exam
  • Click on the Application Status to access the link to the exam
  • Go to Jurisprudence Examination for more information on the exam

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

• Must be from your advanced practice program and include the degree and the date the degree was posted.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Must provide KBN with proof of national certification.

VERIFICATION OF LICENSE FROM ORIGINAL STATE OF LICENSURE

• Obtain from Nursys,  OR
• Obtain from Original State Board of Nursing [PDF Format - 95KB]

CONTINUING COMPETENCY:

• Review the additional requirements if you have not practiced at least 500 hours within the past five years.

REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Two hours of HIV/AIDS continuing education [PDF Format - 12KB] required within 6 months of Kentucky licensure
• Three hours of Domestic Violence continuing education [PDF Format - 12KB] within 3 years of KY licensure
• One and a half hours of Pediatric Head Abuse Trauma [PDF Format - 12KB] within 3 years of KY licensure

FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (FINGERPRINTING):

• Request a fingerprint card.
• Send the completed fingerprint card and the $16.50 processing fee to the Kentucky State Police.  
• Instructions for completing the fingerprint card [PDF Format - 15KB]

REPORTING A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION:

• Review information regarding the convictions that must be reported and the required documents to be submitted to KBN. 
• Fax letters of explanation (see above link) to 502-429-3353.
• Certified court documents must be mailed to KBN, Investigation and Discipline Branch
  • It could take up to 3 months to process applications with a "Yes" response to any discipline and/or conviction question. 
  • For questions or concerns contact Consumer Protection Dept. (502) 429-3300.

NOTE:  If you answer "yes" in error to a disciplinary and/or criminal history question you may fax correction documents to 502-429-3336.

ANSWERED THE CONVICTION OR DISCIPLINARY QUESTION IN ERROR?

Send a letter of correction to:

• Ruby.King@ky.gov, or
• Fax to 502-429-3336. 

APPLICATION STATUS:

Follow the status of your application as it is being processed - it will list the requirements that are needed before your license will be issued.