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Website for the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Adobe Acrobat PDF Documents
How to access PDF documents, including how to download Acrobat Reader.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about KBN services and programs.
Useful Links
Useful links for nursing resources.
Nurse Licensure Compact Plan for Kentucky
Information regarding the nurse licensure compact for Kentucky.
Archived KBN News
Archived news articles involving recent changes in KBN processes.
Forms & Publications
List of forms and publications generated by KBN.
KBN Webmaster Contact Form
Contact form for KBN Webmaster.
Nurse Licensure Compact Contact Form
Contact form for Nurse Licensure Compact.
KBN Contact Directory
Directory of contacts by topic and staff.
Renewal Contact Form
Contact form to inquire about the renewal process.
Contacts for Compact States
List of contacts for states participating in the nurse licensure compact.
Limitations for ARNP Prescriptive Authority
List of limitations for ARNP prescriptive authority.
Provisional License Contact Form
Contact form regarding validation of a provisional license.
KNAR Status Contact Form
Contact form regarding validation of KNAR status.
KBN Receives NCSBN Regulatory Achievement Award
Submission of Guest Articles in the KBN Connection
Guidelines for submission of guest articles in the KBN Connection.
Renewal
Mandatory online renewal information.
Overview
Instructions for completing the mandatory online renewal process.
Online Services
List of available online services.
Address/Email Change
Links and information regarding an address or email change.
Universal Applications
Information and links to online submission of universal applications for licensure by examination, reinstatement, or endorsement.
Renewal
Information and links regarding the licensure renewal process.
Data Roster Download
Instructions and registration link for data roster download.
Retired License Status
Overview of eligibility and application for the retired license status.
Payment Methods
Payment methods for online licensure/registration validations.
Other Methods of Validation
Information about validation methods other than the online system (includes written requests and verification of original licensure to other boards of nursing).
Overview
Overview of the web-based services offered.
Address Change Contact Form
Contact form for information about address or email changes.
Licensure Validation Contact Form
Contact form for information about licensure validation.
Data Roster Download Contact Form
Contact form for information about data roster downloads.
Retired Status Application Contact Form
Contact form to request an application for retired license status.
License Validation
This is KBN's Bulk License Validation System.
Service Details
Service details for the KBN Bulk License Validation System.
Service Details: Premium License Validation
Service details for Level 3 (Premium) License Validation System.
Service Details: Enhanced License Validation
Service details for Level 2 (Enhanced) License Validation System.
Service Details: Basic License Validation
Service details for Level 1 (Basic) License Validation System.
License Validation System
KBN's License Validation System.
Board Information
Information regarding the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
KBN Map
Map and directions to KBN office.
Strategic Plan
KBN Strategic Plan (includes mission, values, vision, and goals).
Hearing Contact Form
Contact form to request information about a hearing.
Board & Committee Meeting Dates
List of scheduled Board and committee meeting dates.
Certificates for Framing
Purchase licensure/registration certificates for framing.
Fee Schedule
List of KBN application and service fees.
Annual Reports
Most current KBN Annual Report, with link to archived annual reports.
Conferences
List of upcoming conferences.
Overview
Information about the Kentucky Board of Nursing agency.
Employment Opportunities
Information about KBN employment opportunities, available job listings, and links to state government employment opportunities.
Archived KBN Reports
Archived copies of the Summary of Major Board Actions.
Board Appointed Committees
List of Board appointed committees.
Overview
Information about Board appointed committees.
KBN Staff
KBN Staff Listing.
Overview
General agency and specific individual telephone contact information.
Legal Executive Secretary Contact Form
Contact form for legal executive secretary.
Systems Support Technician Contact Form
Contact form for systems support technician.
Resource Management Analyst Contact Form
Contact form for resource management analyst.
Exam Contact Form
Contact form for exam coordinator.
Executive Assistant Contact Form
Contact form for executive assistant.
Receptionist Contact Form
Contact form for KBN receptionist.
Accountant Contact Form
Contact form for KBN accountant.
Practice Assistant Contact Form
Contact form for practice assistant.
Office Coordinator Contact Form
Contact form for office coordinator.
Legal Executive Secretary Contact Form
Contact form for legal executive secretary.
Personnel Administrator Contact Form
Contact form for personnel administrator.
Executive Director Contact Form
Contact form for executive director.
Receptionist Contact Form
Contact form for receptionist.
Accountant Contact Form
Contact form for KBN accountant.
Administrative Services Contact Form
Contact form for supervisor of Administrative Services.
Credentials Manager Contact Form
Contact form for Credentials Branch manager.
Receptionist Contact Form
Contact form for receptionist.
Oracle Consultant Contact Form
Contact form for Oracle consultant.
Network Analyst Contact Form
Contact for for network analyst.
Information Systems Manager Contact Form
Contact form for manager of Information Systems Section.
Administrative Executive Secretary Contact Form
Contact form for administrative executive secretary.
Education Assistant Contact Form
Contact form education assistant.
Operations Manager Contact Form
Contact form for operations manager.
Licensure Specialist Contact Form
Contact form for licensure specialist.
CE/Competency
Information regarding Continuing Competency (CE).
Overview
CE/competency requirements, forms, publications, provider data, refresher course providers, and other CE related information.
Content Specific CE Courses
Information on content specific CE courses, including refresher courses, college credit courses, and a list of providers offering the courses.
Types of CE Courses
CE resource for refresher courses, Internet courses, and college courses used for CE credit.
CE Forms & Publications
Forms and publications used for continuing competency program.
FAQ: Continuing Competency Requirements
Frequently asked questions about continuing competency requirements.
CE Contact Form
Contact form for CE/competency issues.
National Nursing Organizations
List of national nursing organizations recognized by KBN for approval of CE offerings, including the contact links.
Online Resources for SANE CE Courses
List of online resources for SANE CE.
Refresher Courses From Other Boards of Nursing
A list of Refresher Courses approved by Boards of Nursing other than KBN.
Licensure Renewal Requirements
CE/competency requirements for licensure renewal.
Consumer Protection
Information about the Consumer Protection Branch.
Overview
Consumer Protection Branch overview and links to sections within the branch.
List of Evaluators by City
List of mental health and/or chemical dependency evaluators, by city.
Case Studies
Sample case studies of how the investigation process works.
Subpoena Contact Form
Contact form to request a subpoena.
Case Study: The Drug Diverter
Case Study: View a case study on what happens when a nurse diverts medication for her own use.
Investigation & Discipline Contact Form
Contact form for Investigation & Discipline Section.
Compliance Section Contact Form
Contact form for Compliance Section.
Investigation & Discipline Section
Information relating to investigation of complaints involving the disciplinary process.
Imposter Alert!
Overview of imposter alert and statute relating to nurse imposters.
Immediate Temporary Suspensions
Information about the Immediate Temporary Suspension process.
Disciplinary Process
Report listing disciplinary actions and a brochure detailing the disciplinary process and procedures.
Discipline on Privilege to Practice
List of individuals who have disciplinary action taken on their privilege to practice in Kentucky.
Lost or Stolen Licenses/Registrations
Lost or Stolen License/Registration Report and the form to report a lost or stolen license/registration.
Filing a Complaint
Details of how to file a complaint, including a form for filing the complaint.
Overview
Overview of the Investigation and Discipline Section of the Consumer Protection Branch
TERCAP
Information about TERCAP (Taxonomy of Error, Root Cause Analysis Practice-Responsibility).
Information for Schools of Nursing on Students with Criminal Convictions
Information about criminal convictions and licensure.
KARE (Compliance Section)
Information relating to nurses on probation and those involved in the KARE for Nurses Program.
Overview
Overview of the Compliance Section of the Consumer Protection Branch.
Compliance Forms
Forms and brochures generated by the Consumer Protection Branch, and utilized by the Compliance Section.
KARE
Overview of the KARE for Nurses Program.
Self Test for Alcoholism
Self test for alcoholism.
Self Test for Drug Addiction
Self test for drug addiction.
Chemical Dependency in Nursing
Lists possible indications of chemical dependency by nurses.
Credentials & Licensure Information
Information about the methods of licensure and credentialing.
Application Status
Link to check application status.
Overview
Overview of the Credentials Branch responsibilities.
Address Change/Name Change
Links and information regarding an address change.
Verification of Original Kentucky Licensure
Information about verification of original licensure to other boards of nursing, and methods of validation.
Criminal History
Criminal history process for applying for licensure.
Request Duplicate License Card
Instructions for requesting a duplicate license card.
FAQ Name Changes
Frequently asked questions about the name change process.
Overview
Overview of the Credentials Branch responsibilities.
Name Change
Information about changing a name.
Name Change Contact Form
Contact form for name change information.
Renewal
Mandatory online renewal information.
Overview
Instructions for completing the mandatory online renewal process.
Renewal Contact Form
Contact form for renewal (Lou Johnson).
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Credential
Information and forms regarding credentialing advanced registered nurse practitioners.
ARNP Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances - CAPA-CS
Requirements that ARNPs must meet before prescribing controlled substances.
Overview
Overview of the credentialing process for advanced registered nurse practitioners.
Fingerprint Card
Information about ARNP requirements for fingerprint card.
Verfication of Original Licensure
Information about verification of original Kentucky licensure.
Temporary Registration (TR) to Practice as an ARNP
Requirements to receive a TR to practice as an ARNP in Kentucky.
Verfication of Continuing Competency
Information about verification of continuing competency for ARNPs.
Temporary Registration (TR) to Practice as an RN and ARNP
Information about temporary registration to practice as an RN and ARNP.
National Certification
Information about national certification for ARNPs.
HIV/AIDS CE
Information about HIV-AIDS CE.
RN Licensure and ARNP Registration Application
Link to RN and ARNP Registration Application.
ARNP Registration Application
Link to ARNP registration application.
ARNP Prescriptive Authority for Nonscheduled Legend Drugs and CAPA-NS
Information about prescriptive authority for advanced registered nurse practitioners.
RN Licensure and ARNP Registration Application
Application form for Kentucky RN Licensure and ARNP Registration.
Recognized ARNP Certification Specialties
A list of recognized ARNP certification specialties.
Transcripts - Education
Transcript requirements for ARNPs.
RN Licensure
Requirements for RN licensure.
Postbasic Education Requirement
Post-basic education requirement for advanced registered nurse practitioners.
Temporary Permit to Practice as an ARNP
Information about a temporary work permit to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
ARNP Credential Contact Form
Contact form for information about being credentialed as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
History of ARNP Collaborative Agreements for Prescriptive Authority
History of written collaborative agreements for prescriptive authority for advanced registered nurse practitioners.
CPA Contact Form
Contact form for legal questions regarding ARNP written collaborative practice agreements.
ARNP Practice Contact Form
Contact form to request information about ARNP practice.
Licensure By Endorsement
Information and forms for licensure by endorsement.
Overview
Information and forms regarding licensure by endorsement.
Request a Fingerprint Card
Temporary Work Permit
Information about temporary work permits (issued to endorsement applicants).
Clinical Internship - Provisional License
Information about the clinical internship requirement and issuance of a provisional license.
Endorsement Competency (CE) Requirement
CE requirements for licensure by endorsement.
FAQ: Fingerprint Card
Frequently asked questions about obtaining and completing a fingerprint card.
Validation of Original Licensure from Another State
Validation of original licensure methods for endorsement.
Endorsement Contact Form
Contact form for licensure by endorsement process.
Licensure By Examination
Information and forms regarding licensure by examination.
Overview
Information and forms regarding licensure by examination.
NCLEX Eligibility Changes
Notice of regulation change to all applicants for licensure by examination.
FAQ: Licensure by Examination
Frequently asked questions about licensure by examination process.
Evidence of Graduation
Requirements for providing evidence of graduation (both in-state and out-of-state).
Information for Schools of Nursing on Students with Criminal Convictions
Information about students with criminal convictions.
Retaking NCLEX
Information about retaking the NCLEX.
Criminal Background Check
Information about submission of criminal background check form (courtnet) for licensure by examination.
Provisional License-Clinical Internship
Information about entry into practice licensure requirement, Clinical Internship.
Examination Contact Form
Contact form to request information about the licensure by examination process.
Special Testing Accommodations
Information about special testing accommodations for NCLEX.
Authorization To Test
Information about authorization to test for NCLEX.
Application Request
Contact form to request a licensure application.
Pearson VUE (NCLEX)
Information about registering with Pearson Vue for the NCLEX.
Licensure By Reinstatement
Information and forms regarding licensure by reinstatement.
Request Duplicate License Card
Instructions for requesting a duplicate license card.
Overview
Information and forms regarding licensure by reinstatement.
Reinstatement Competency Requirements
CE requirements for licensure by reinstatement.
Reinstatement Contact Form
Contact form to request information about the licensure by reinstatement process.
Licensure of Foreign Educated Nurses
Information and forms regarding licensure of foreign educated nurses.
Foreign Educated - Licensure By Examination
Information about licensure by examination for foreign educated nurses.
Foreign Educated - Licensure by Endorsement
Information about foreign educated nurses who are licensed by endorsement in another U.S. jurisdiction.
Overview
Information and forms regarding licensure of foreign educated nurses.
Foreign Educated Contact Form
Contact form to request information about the licensure of foreign educated nurses.
Retired License Status
Information regarding retired license status.
Overview
Information about retired license status.
Retired License Status Contact Form
Contact form to request more information about retired license status.
Retired Status Application Contact Form
Contact form to request an application for Retired License Status.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Credential
Information and forms regarding sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE).
Overview
Information and forms regarding the credentialing of sexual assault nurse examiners.
SANE Contact Form
Contact form to request information about the SANE credential.
Press Releases
Dialysis Technicians
Dialysis technician credentialing and relevant information.
Overview
Information about credentialing a Dialysis Technician.
FAQ: Dialysis Technician
Frequently asked questions about Dialysis Technicians.
National Certification Information
Contains information on the three national certification programs for dialysis technicians.
Dialysis Technician Contact Form
Contact form to request information about the dialysis technician credential process.
Dialysis Technician Advisory Council
Roster for the Dialysis Technician Advisory Council.
Nursing Education
Information about Nursing Education and Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund.
Overview
Brief overview and links for nursing education and Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund.
Out-of-State & Online Nursing Programs
Information about out-of-state and online nursing programs.
Becoming a Nurse
Information on how to become a nurse in Kentucky.
Overview
Overview of nursing as a career.
Why Choose Nursing as a Career?
Information about choosing nursing as a career, with links to online resources.
Types of Nursing Programs
Explains the three types of nursing programs: practical nursing, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree.
Road to Nursing
Information on how to make nursing a career.
Financing Your Nursing Education
Information about financing your nursing education, with links to resources.
Kentucky Nursing Mobility Task Force
Information about the Kentucky Nursing Mobility Task Force.
FAQ: Nursing Education
Frequently asked questions about nursing education.
Education Contact Form
Contact form for nursing education.
Information for Schools of Nursing on Students with Criminal Convictions
Information about students with criminal convictions.
Nursing Schools in Kentucky
Information about the nursing schools located in Kentucky.
Kentucky River Region
Nursing schools in Kentucky River Region.
Northern Kentucky Region
Nursing schools in Northern Kentucky Region.
Lincoln Trail Region
Nursing schools in Lincoln Trail Region.
Bluegrass Region
Nursing schools in Bluegrass Region.
Lake Cumberland Region
Nursing schools in Lake Cumberland Region.
Big Sandy Region
Nursing schools in Big Sandy Region.
Barren River Region
Nursing schools in Barren River Region.
Fivco Region
Nursing schools in Fivco Region.
Purchase Region
Nursing schools in Purchase Region.
Pennyrile Region
Nursing schools in Pennyrile Region.
Kentuckiana Region
Nursing schools in Kentuckiana Region.
Green River Region
Nursing schools in Green River Region.
Gateway Region
Nursing schools in Gateway Region.
Cumberland Valley Region
Nursing schools in Cumberland Valley Region.
Buffalo Trace Region
Nursing schools in Buffalo Trace Region.
Locate a Nursing School by County or Region
List of Kentucky counties and regions with links to nursing schools located within those counties and regions.
Locate a Nursing School by City
Locate a nursing school by city.
Overview
Overview of nursing schools in Kentucky, including entry and beyond.
NCLEX Pass Rates by Nursing Program
List of NCLEX Pass Rates by Nursing Program.
Entry Into Practice: A Regulatory Initiative
Entry into practice regulation involving integrated practicum and clinical internship.
Clinical Internship
Information about entry into practice licensure requirement, Clinical Internship.
Overview
Entry into practice info about new legislative requirements for integrated practicum and clinical internship.
Integrated Practicum
Information about entry into practice licensure requirement, Integrated Practicum.
Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund
Information about the Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund.
Johnson and Johnson Nurse Recruitment
Information about Johnson & Johnson's national advertising and recruitment campaign aimed at attracting more people into nursing.
Overview
Information about the Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund program, including FAQs and application form.
FAQ: Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF)
Frequently asked questions about the Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund.
NISF Contact Form
Contact form for Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund.