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School Nurse Essentials - May 13, 2026 - Live Zoom Webinar

In collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, the KBN is offering the second annual School Nurse Essentials on May 13, 2026.  This is a free webinar held via Zoom.  Registration is required, and spots are limited.  Nurses who register, attend the entire webinar, and complete the evaluation will receive 2.8 contact hours of CE.  This event is for nurses who work in the school setting or are interested in school nursing.

For additional information about this webinar, click here​​.  

KBN Free Online Courses

The KBN is currently offering the following CE Courses for free. While KBN offers free courses, nurses can take CE courses from any provider approved to offer nursing CE by the KBN, another state board of nursing, or one of the national nursing organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:220.  

All KBN CE Courses are free, provided in an online format, and open to all nurses. Each course provides a contact hour of CE for each nurse who reviews the entire video, passes the exam with an 80% or higher, and completes the evaluation. 

Please review the course specifics below and select the course you wish to complete. Upon completion of the course, an email with the completion certificate is sent directly. Please check your spam and junk folders if you do not receive your certificate. Questions regarding the courses may be directed to kbn.cecoordinator@ky.gov. 

For additional information on CE requirements, click here. ​

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Nurse Leaders​​hip Program Module I
An Overview of Kentucky Laws and Advisory Opinion Statements

Presenter: Tina Hostuttler, MSN, Ed, RN, KBN Professional Support Practice Branch Manager & Professional Consultant

This course provides an overview of the nursing laws and Advisory Opinion Statements of the KBN. It is one of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:​

  • Discuss Kentucky Nursing Laws and Advisory Opinion Statements
  • Identify how to locate resources and information on the KBN website
  • Identify the relationship between Kentucky Nursing Laws and Advisory Opinions regarding a nurse’s responsibility and accountability for their nursing practice.

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-018

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Nurse Leadership Program Module II
KBN Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Compliance Monitoring: Alternative to Compliance Monitoring

Presenter: Melissa Haddaway, BSN, RN, KBN Compliance Branch Manager

This course provides information on substance use disorders, the Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for Nurses, and information on disciplinary monitoring. It is two of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the disease of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
  • Identify behaviors of nurses with SUD
  • Understand the Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for Nurses Program
  • Understand disciplinary monitoring and the various terms that are included in an agreed order/decision

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-019

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Nurse Leadership Program Module III
KBN Investigation & Disciplinary Process

Presenter: KBN Investigative Branch Staff BSN, RN​

This course provides information on violations of nursing laws and reporting requirements. It is three of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain an understanding of the type of violations of nursing laws and the requirements for mandatory reporting
  • Understand the importance of accurate documentation
  • Understand the importance of keeping contact information updated in the Kentucky Board of Nursing Nurse Portal
  • ​Gain an understanding of the definition of criminal convictions, and the reporting requirements for criminal convictions to the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-020

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Nurse Leadership Program Module IV
KBN Disciplinary Process From Complaint to Appeal & All Points In-Between

Presenter: Jeffrey Prather, KBN General Counsel 

This course provides information on the Kentucky Board of Nursing disciplinary process​. It is the fourth of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.​

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • ​Understand the complaint and disciplinary process, possible settlements, and the request and implementation of a hearing

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-021

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Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease​
Tools for Early Identification, Assessment, and Treatment

Presenter: Tina Thomas, MSN, RN, KBN Professional Consultant 

This course meets the one-time content-specific CE requirement for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia as listed in KRS 314.073 and 201 KAR 20:215.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
  • Understand the importance of early detection and diagnosis of memory  impairment
  • Utilize effective communication techniques for discussion of memory concerns with the patient and their caregiver
  • Identify assessment tools to evaluate cognition, determine care planning needs,  and select appropriate billing codes
  • Discuss current treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease

Contact Hours: 1

Includes 0.2 Contact Hours in Pharmacology   

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-034

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​​​Continuing Education About Annual CE Requirements

Presenter: Michelle Gary, KBN Practice Assistant & Continuing Competency Coordinator

This course provides information on the Kentucky Board of Nursing CE requirements for all nurses.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the CE requirements for all nurses
  • List the options available to RNs and LPNs to meet annual CE requirements
  • Identify documents required to verify completion of CE requirements

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-022

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Continuing Education for KBN Approved CE Provider Nurse Administrator

Presenter: Michelle Gary, KBN Practice Assistant & Continuing Competency Coordinator

This course provides information on the requirements for KBN approved CE providers, their nurse administrators, and those who are interested in becoming a CE nurse administrator for a KBN approved CE provider.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand KBN CE Provider Requirements
  • Understand the requirements for and the role of the CE Nurse Administrator
  • Understand the requirements for initial and renewal provider applications
  • Calculate contact hours
  • Understand the role of KBN and EDvera

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-023

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