Fourteen (14) contact hours of nursing CE during the earning period November 1st – October 31st

Completed through a CE Provider approved to offer nursing CE by the KBN; another state board of nursing; or one of the national nursing organizations. 201 KAR 20:220

Completion Certificate that includes the following:

1. Nurse's name;
2. Course title;
3. Date of completion;
4. Contact hours awarded;
5. Provider information; and
6. Whom the provider is approved by to offer nursing CE. (KBN, another state board of nursing, or one of the national nursing organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:220.)

Evaluation

A satisfactory evaluation that covers at least 6 months of the earning period November 1st – October 31st; and

Contact Hours

Seven (7) contact hours of nursing CE during the earning period November 1st – October 31st

Completed through a CE Provider approved to offer nursing CE by the KBN; another state board of nursing; or one of the national nursing organizations. 201 KAR 20:220

Evaluation

KBN Nursing CE Employment Evaluation Form completed by supervisor covering at least 6 months of the earning period; and

Contact Hours

Completion certificates that include:

1. Nurse's name;
2. Course title;
3. Date of completion;
4. Contact hours awarded;
5. Provider information; and
6. Whom the provider is approved by to offer nursing CE. (KBN, another state board of nursing, or one of the national nursing organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:220.)

Current national nursing certification or recertification related to the nurse's practice role either obtained, renewed, or in effect during the earning period November 1st – October 31st

Note: National nurse certification is a credential that demonstrates a nurse's competence and expertise in a specific area of care. (Examples Wound Care Certification, Oncology Nurse Certification, Pediatric Nurse Certification) *

Certificate or wallet card issued by the certifying organization which includes the nurse's name, certification awarded, and expiration date.

Successful completion of a post-licensure academic course in nursing related to the nurse's practice role at a college, university, or vocational institution, where credit hours and a grade of "C" or higher or a "Pass" on a Pass/Fail grading system were awarded during the earning period November 1st – October 31st.

A college transcript including the following information:

1. Nurse's name;
2. College, university, or institution name;
3. Course title;
4. Hours earned;
5. Date of completion of the course; and
6. Grade awarded.

1 Credit hour = 15 contact hours

1 Quarter hour = 12 contact hours

Participation as a preceptor for at least 1 student or new employee for at least 120 hours during the earning period from November 1st to October 31st.

Requires a one-on-one relationship between preceptor and student or employee

Completed KBN Preceptor Continuing Education Verification Form.

Must be completed by the educational institution or nurse's supervisor

May include more than one student or employee within the same earning period.

Publication of a Nursing Related Article in a Peer Reviewed Health Related Journal during the earning period November 1st – October 31st.

Copy of the Nursing Article Published during the earning period, including:

1. Nurse's name;
2. Article title;
3. Journal information; and
4. Date of publication.

Presentation of a Nursing Continuing Education Course

Course must be presented during the earning period November 1st to October 31st , through a KBN approved CE Provider, to nurses or other healthcare professionals.

A course can only be counted once during any earning period.

This is for a continuing education course you presented during the earning period.

1. Either a program brochure;
2. course syllabi; or
3. a letter from the approved provider identifying the nurse as the developer and presenter of the course.

The presenter receives twice the number of contact hours awarded to attendees.

Completion of a Nursing Research Project as a Principle Investigator, Co-Investigator, or Project Director within the earning period November 1st to October 31st .

Must utilize research methodology, and be qualitative or quantitative in nature and include a summary of findings.

The project abstract including a summary of findings is required.