An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
The Kentucky Board of Nursing protects the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nurses, dialysis technicians, and licensed certified professional midwives.
How to submit a transcript when applying for licensure.
Check on the status of your application
Request your State and Federal Criminal Background Checks for KBN applications. KBN Service Code 27GKJR.
Verify the status of a license or credential issued by the 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.
September 1 is the deadline for LCPMs to file their annual report for the period of July 1 through June 30.
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