​​The Renewal period for LPN, RN, APRN, DT, and SANE is September 15 through Midnight October 31 (EDT).​

Renewal Frequently Asked Questions

During the renewal period, complete your license renewal by following these instructions:​

• ​Log into your Nurse Portal​ account.

• Under ‘Your Licenses with Kentucky’ there will be a link ‘Apply for Renewal’ located next to your license/credential.​
  

• The link will not appear until September 15 and will be available until October 31.​

• ​Once you select the link it will open the renewal application.​

• NOTE: If you have forgot your password to your nurse portal account, you may reset the password by:

• Selecting ‘Forgot your password?’ on the Nurse Portal​ log in screen.

• ​Enter your email address.

• ​Select ‘Submit’.

• ​A link will be emailed to you to reset your password.​​​

Continuing education contact hours must be earned during the period of November 1– October 31. However, you do not have to complete the contact hours before submitting the renewal and paying the renewal fee for your license. They must be completed prior to midnight, October 31 (EDT).

• For more information on CE Competency requirements for LPN/RN/APRN/SANE, please select the link:​

• Continuing Education​ Requirements​​
  

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