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1-800-72-Nurse | Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm MT
For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Kentucky
Kentucky Board of Nursing 312 Whittington Pkwy #300 Louisville, KY 40222
Processing Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
Application | $165 |
Fingerprint Card | $12 |
Walk-in service 9a.m – 3p.m. temp issued same day (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions)
Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
Completed application | Yes | Yes |
Verification of original state license | No | Yes |
Federal Criminal Background Check (request FP card) | Yes | Yes |
Official Transcripts (if original license is NOT a NURSYS state) | Yes | Yes |
Complete the KY jurisprudence exam | Yes | Yes |
Evidence of 2 contact hours of HIV/AIDS | Yes | Yes |
4-8 weeks upon receipt of required docs – valid for 90 days (only if residing in LA and has offer of employment)
Federal and State background check is required for reinstatements
Verification of employment required for employment outside of KY for at least 500 hours within past 5 years
CE requirements vary for reinstatements vary depending on each year after expiration. See the CE requirements on the KBN website.
Must complete the KY jurisprudence exam if license has been lapsed for one year or more.
Processing Fees | Fee | Renewal License Processing |
|---|---|---|
Timely | $65 | Active within 24 hours if renewed online |
Reinstatement | $135 | 2 weeks or more depending on requirments |