Kentucky
Board of Nursing

The Kentucky Board of Nursing protects the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nurses, dialysis technicians, and licensed certified professional midwives.

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State and Federal Background Checks

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Online Validation

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Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort

KARE assists nurses whose abilities are compromised by a Substance Use Disorder.

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Meeting Dates

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Nursing Workforce Projection Model

Access comprehensive data on licensures demographics, employment metrics, enrollment, graduates, job trends, and prelicensure nursing programs across Kentucky.

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NEW LAW STARTS JANUARY 1, 2025: Vision Screenings Required for Kentucky Driver’s License Renewals

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has contacted the Kentucky Board of Nursing to inform licensees of new law for drivers throughout the state. This state law introduces a new requirement for driver’s license renewals in the Commonwealth. Starting January 1, 2025, all Kentuckians must undergo a vision screening to renew their driver’s license. This measure, enacted by the 2021 General Assembly through House Bill 439, will enhance highway safety by ensuring drivers maintain required vision standards when behind the wheel and was endorsed by multiple associations representing vision specialists.

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Nurses Retain Top Ethics Rating in U.S., but Below 2020 High

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Hot Off the Presses- Spring 2024 Issue KBN Connection

Read a copy of the newest edition of the KBN Connection from the publisher or you can go to the KBN Document Library and enter "KBN Connection Winter 2024 Edition 78" in the search field.

Address

312 Whittington Parkway
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222

Phone

502-429-3300
800-305-2042

Fax

502-429-3311

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

Nurse Aide Registry

Fax: ​502-429-1247
(Louisville Exchange)