Presenter: Tina Hostuttler, MSN, Ed, RN, KBN Professional Support Practice Branch Manager & Professional Consultant

This course provides an overview of the nursing laws and Advisory Opinion Statements of the KBN. It is one of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss Kentucky Nursing Laws and Advisory Opinion Statements
  
• Identify how to locate resources and information on the KBN website
• Identify the relationship between Kentucky Nursing Laws and Advisory Opinions regarding a nurse’s responsibility and accountability for their nursing practice.

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-018

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Presenter: Melissa Haddaway, BSN, RN, KBN Compliance Branch Manager

This course provides information on substance use disorders, the Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for Nurses, and information on disciplinary monitoring. It is two of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the disease of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Identify behaviors of nurses with SUD
• Understand the Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for Nurses Program
• Understand disciplinary monitoring and the various terms that are included in an agreed order/decision

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-019

Presenter: Pamela Chrissy Blazer, BSN, RN, KBN Investigator 

This course provides information on violations of nursing laws and reporting requirements. It is three of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the type of violations of nursing laws and the requirements for mandatory reporting
  
• Understand the importance of accurate documentation
• Understand the importance of keeping contact information updated in the Kentucky Board of Nursing Nurse Portal
• ​Gain an understanding of the definition of criminal convictions, and the reporting requirements for criminal convictions to the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-020

Presenter: Jeffrey Prather, KBN General Counsel 

This course provides information on the Kentucky Board of Nursing disciplinary process​. It is the fourth of four modules of the Nurse Leadership Program./p> 

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• ​Understand the complaint and disciplinary process, possible settlements, and the request and implementation of a hearing
  

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-021

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Presenter: Sarah Cecil, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, MSCN, KBN Professional Consultant 

This course meets the one-time content-specific CE requirement for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia as listed in KRS 314.073 and 201 KAR 20:215.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
  
• ​Understand the importance of early detection and diagnosis of memory loss
  
• Utilize communication techniques for discussion of memory concerns with patient and their caregiver
  
• Identify assessment tools for assessing cognition and care planning needs and billing codes
  
• Discuss current treatment options for Alzheimer’s dementia
  

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-008

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Presenter:  Sarah Cecil, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, MSCN, KBN Professional Consultant

Although this course is open to all nurses, it is primarily designed for APRNs who have been authorized to provide written certification for the use of medicinal cannabis or are interested in applying for the authorization. 

Please note: This course covers the following topics only: 

• ​Diagnosing qualifying medical conditions; 
• Treating qualifying medical conditions with medicinal cannabis; and 
  
• The pharmacological characteristics of medicinal cannabis and possible drug interactions. 
  

APRNs should review additional information on all APRN CE requirements to ensure they have meet all requirements.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the history of cannabinoid medicine
  
• Identify the key components of medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic findings in the six qualifying conditions (QD) for medicinal marijuana use in Kentucky
• Utilize safety considerations in recommending cannabinoid-based medications, including side effects, drug interactions, and contraindications
• Interpret Kentucky laws for medicinal cannabis and their implications for practice.

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-027

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Presenter: Michelle Gary, KBN Practice Assistant & Continuing Competency Coordinator

This course provides information on the Kentucky Board of Nursing CE requirements for all nurses.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CE requirements for all nurses
  
• List the options available to RNs and LPNs to meet annual CE requirements
• Identify documents required to verify completion of CE requirements
  

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-022

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Presenter: Michelle Gary, KBN Practice Assistant & Continuing Competency Coordinator

This course provides information on the requirements for KBN approved CE providers, their nurse administrators, and those who are interested in becoming a CE nurse administrator for a KBN approved CE provider.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand KBN CE Provider Requirements
  
• Understand the requirements for and the role of the CE Nurse Administrator
• Understand the requirements for initial and renewal provider applications
• Calculate contact hours
• Understand the role of KBN and EDvera

Contact Hours: 1

Offering Number: #0-0001-12-27-023

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