An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
For more information on the nurse portal, click the link below:
Learn more about the application process for a Kentucky LPN, RN, SANE, APRN, SRNA, DT, or LCPM
Request your State and Federal Criminal Background Checks for KBN applications.
Verify the status of a license, credential or certification issued by the KBN.
To check the status of your current application, please log in to your nurse portal account.
How to provide proof of certification/recertification to KBN.
KARE assists nurses whose abilities are compromised by a Substance Use Disorder.
Learn more about scheduling an in-person or Zoom appointment with a KBN staff member.
See a list of board and committee meeting dates.