Licensure Requirements
Complete the below list of application requirements for renewal of licensure.
Complete the Application and Submit Fee
- Submit the application through the
Kentucky Board of Nursing Nurse Portal. You will need to create an account through the nurse portal and then you will select Apply for a License located on the Nurse Portal Dashboard.
- For more information on the nurse portal and a tutorial on how to create an account, please go to:
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Kentucky Board of Nursing Nurse Portal
- Pay the application fee of $500 (ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE).
Required Documentation
- Submit proof of the following while filling out the LCPM application through the Nurse Portal:
- Current certification with NARM
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Upon approval, the license shall be renewed for one year.
How long does it take for a license to be issued?
Licenses may be issued within 14 business days after all documents have been received and reviewed. However, if you respond "Yes" to the disciplinary or conviction questions it can take up to three months to process your application.
Reporting Criminal Convictions
- If you have any criminal convictions, they will need to be reported on your application. The exception to this is traffic misdemeanors, other than DUIs. For information about what qualifies as a criminal conviction please review the
Mandatory Reporting of Criminal Convictions.
Reporting Action in another Jurisdiction
- An applicant shall provide a certified copy of any disciplinary action taken on any professional or business license in another jurisdiction and a letter of explanation with each application (initial, renewal, reinstatement).
How to File a Self-Complaint or Complaint Regarding the Actions of an LCPM
Disciplinary Monitoring