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Nurse Leadership Program (NLP) for Nursing Students

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The KBN offers free virtual NLP presentations four times annually to students in their last year of a nursing program as they prepare to enter the workforce. Two are for RN and LPN students and two for APRN students. They provide an overview of the Kentucky Nursing Laws and the KBN as a regulatory agency, addressing the Board’s role, mission, programs, and current activities. 

The NLP presentations are free to attendees and are designed to instruct participants regarding the mission of the Board of Nursing, and an overview of the Board’s structure and function. Additionally, this program addresses scope of practice, licensure, investigations, and compliance.

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Objectives of the Student Presentation 

Upon conclusion of the presentation, student participants will:

RN and LPN

  • Understand the process to obtain licensure and register to take the NCLEX
  • Understand the Kentucky Board of Nursing’s role as a regulatory agency
  • Discuss the complaint and disciplinary process, and
  • Discuss the Kentucky Alternate Recovery Effort (KARE) for Nurses

APRN

  • Review of the process to obtain licensure
  • Understand the relationship between APRN licensure and certification
  • Provide an Overview of regulations that pertain to APRN Practice
  • Discuss the complaint and disciplinary processes
  • Discuss the Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort for Nurses


KBN Zoom Presentations

The presentations are held via Zoo​m and are limited to 500 attendees. Once the limit has been reached, no other requests will be accepted.

To attend any KBN presentations or meetings, individuals must have a Zoom account. To create a free account, access Zoom here, Select Sign Up Free to create your account and follow the prompts.

Instructions and support related to Zoom accounts may be obtained here.


Upcoming Student NLP Presentations

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Presentations begin at 9:00 Am ET and end by 1:00 PM ET.

  • February 17, 2025 – RN and LPN Student 
  • March 28, 2025 – APRN Student
  • October 20, 2025 – RN and LPN Student 
  • November 7, 2025 – APRN Student

Registration for the NLP Presentation for Students

To attend, programs of nursing should Contact the Practice Assistant and CE Competency Coordinator. The program of nursing will need to provide:

  • The name of the school
  • The contact person’s email address and phone number, and
  • The number of students that will be attending

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KBN Previous Zoom Presentation Videos
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