Continuing Education

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Continuing Education

Continuing education is an integral part of the nursing profession, allowing nurses to stay current with the latest advancements and maintain their competence and expertise.

Educated in the U.S.

Graduates of Kentucky programs of nursing have met the following requirements. All others must earn:

3 contact hours of Domestic Violence
1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
2 contact hours of Suicide Prevention (see CE page for details)
1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias (see CE page for details)

Educated outside the U.S.

Graduates of Kentucky programs of nursing have met the following requirements. All others must earn:

3 contact hours of Domestic Violence
1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
2 contact hours of Suicide Prevention (see CE page for details)
1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias (see CE page for details)

Educated in Puerto Rico after Sept. 1, 2006

Graduates of Kentucky programs of nursing have met the following requirements. All others must earn:

3 contact hours of Domestic Violence
1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
2 contact hours of Suicide Prevention (see CE page for details)
1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias (see CE page for details)

CE Broker

CE Broker is the official CE tracking system of the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN).

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Create CE Broker Free Basic Plan

The Board has provided each nurse with a Free Basic Account, to electronically report, upload and keep track of their continuing education documents.

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Find Your KBN License Number

Verify the status of a license or credential issued by the KBN.

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Legal

KRS 314.109 – Reporting a Criminal Conviction

201 KAR 20:230 – Reporting Actions in Another State

KRS 314.108 – Reporting the Discipline, Termination, or Suspension of a Professional or Business License

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