Laws and Regulations

​​​​​​This page contains:

  • Link to Kentucky statutes governing nursing, dialysis technician, and certified professional midwifery practice
  • Link to Kentucky regulations governing nursing, dialysis technician and certified professional midwifery practice
  • Information regarding Material Incorporated by Reference in KBN regulations
  • Information regarding proposed and emergency KBN regulations

Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 314 ​

Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 314 ​ governs nursing, dialysis technician, and certified professional midwifery practice.

Learn more about Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 314.

Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 201, Chapter 20​

Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 201, Chapter 20 ​​ governs nursing, dialysis technician, and certified professional midwifery practice.

Learn​ more about Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 201, Chapter 20.​

Material Incorporated by Reference (“MIR”)​

A​pplications, forms, reference materials, etc.​ may be found
in the KBN Document Library, by searching for the term "MIR."

Prop​osed (Not Yet Final) and Emergency KBN Regulations

To locate a pending or emergency regulations in the KBN Document Library​, search for the terms "pending" “or emergency.”​

Comment on Pending Regulations

Use this form to submit a comment on a Pending Regulation​​

​Frequently Asked Questions




  • Visit the REGWATCH homepage and click "Sign up now."
  • Enter the required information, click "Select agencies", scroll down to "General Government Cabinet" and click "Nursing, Board of"
  • Click "Finish"