A license can be placed on monitoring for a violation of nursing laws or KBN regulatio​ns, including the following:

• Substance abuse or dependence
  
• Diverting narcotics from facilities or patients
• Positive drug screen(s)
• Practice concerns
• Medication or documentation errors
• Practicing outside of the scope of the license
• Falsification of records
• Unlawful delegation
• License disciplined by another professional licensing agency
• Criminal convictions
• HIPAA violations
  

Terms for monitoring may include​​

When there has been disciplinary action taken against a nursing license, the Kentucky Board of Nursing always provides a path to reinstatement for licensure.

​The loss of one’s license/credential is a very serious matter. The individual seeking reinstatement for licensure carries the burden of proof and must submit evidence to Compliance Branch staff verifying that they are safe to return to nursing practice. The Kentucky Board of Nursing will only consider reinstating a license/credential/privilege to practice once all required documentation and a full and complete application has been submitted. Once all requirements have been submitted as required, Compliance Branch staff will meet with the individual. Following that meeting, an Agreed Order setting forth the terms and conditions for reinstatement of the nursing license/credential/privilege to practice may be entered or a hearing may be held. ​

Case Closure​

Violation of Agreed Order or Board Decision​

• Failure to remain compliant, or resolve issues of non-compliance, will result in possible suspension or denial of reinstatement.
• The sanctions of suspension and denial of reinstatement are considered further disciplinary action, which is reported to the National Council State Boards of Nursing disciplinary database (NURSYS), and other state, federal and certifying bodies, as applicable
• Board staff will make the determination, regarding violations of the Board Ordered monitoring subject to applicable laws and regulations.
  

Monitoring Forms and Documents ​

Monitoring forms and documents are available by searching for the title below or the word "compliance," in the KBN Document Libra​​ry

1. Explanation of Paperwork
2. Academic Performance Evaluation
3. Academic Verification Form
4. Compliance Nurse Investigator Monitoring Schedule
   
5. Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Evaluation Components
6. Controlled Substance Log
7. Counselor Evaluation
8. ​​ Counselor Therapist Verification
9. Employer Verification
10. Monthly Meeting Documentation
11. Prescription Medication Report
12. Probation Parole Drug Court Report
    
13. Probation Parole Drug Court Verification
14. Relapse Prevention Plan
15. Treating Practitioner Verification
16. Work Performance Evaluation
    
17. Worksheet for APRN in Monitoring