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Kentucky Board of NursingThe 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.

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Personal Care AttendantsHB276 allows PCAs that are on the PCA Registry to transition to the SRNA certification upon completion of the requirements outlined in HB276 which are incorporated into the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Memorandum issued on May 24, 2021.

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Licensed Certified Professional Midwives Annual ReportSeptember 1 is the deadline for LCPMs to file their annual report for the period of July 1 through June 30.

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