Kentucky RN License Renewal CE Package
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Approved Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) CE provider. Provider # 7-0090
Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
100% Online. No tests. Immediate certificates.
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Approved Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) CE provider. Provider # 7-0090
Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
100% Online. No tests. Immediate certificates.
Instant and automatic reporting to CE Broker.
Kentucky RN License Renewal CE Package
Nursing CE Central is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) CE provider. Provider # 7-0090
Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
100% Online. No tests. Immediate certificates.
Instant and automatic reporting to CE Broker.
$59.99 $39.99
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FAQ
Does Kentucky accept continuing education from Nursing CE central?
Yes, the Kentucky Board of Nursing accepts continuing education from Nursing CE Central for purposes of license renewal.
Can I use your continuing education for license renewal in Kentucky?
Yes, continuing education provided by Nursing CE Central is acceptable to satisfy the renewal requirements for the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
What are the continuing education requirements for RNs in Kentucky?
Licensed Practical Nurses
- LPNs are required to complete 14 contact hours of Continuing Education every year.
- 1.5 of the 14 contact hours must be on Domestic Violence (one-time requirement)
- 3 of the 14 contact hours must be on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (one-time requirement)
Registered Nurses
- RNs are required to complete 14 contact hours of Continuing Education every year.
- 1.5 of the 14 contact hours must be on Domestic Violence (one-time requirement)
- 3 of the 14 contact hours must be on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (one-time requirement)
- 5 of the 14 contact hours must be on Sexual Assault, Forensic Medicine, or Domestic Violence if you are a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- APRNs are required to complete 14 contact hours of general Continuing Education every year.
- 1.5 of the 14 contact hours must be on Domestic Violence (one-time requirement)
- 3 of the 14 contact hours must be on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (one-time requirement)
- 5 of the 14 contact hours must be on Sexual Assault, Forensic Medicine, or Domestic Violence if you are a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- APRNs may use their board certification to satisfy the 14 contact hours needed for RN license renewal as long as
- certification was initially attained during the licensure period, OR
- certification has been in effect during the entire licensure period, OR
- certification has been renewed during the licensure period.
- APRNs are required to complete 5 contact hours of Continuing Education on Pharmacology every year.
- 1.5 of the 5 contact hours must be on The Use of KASPER, Pain Management, or Addiction Disorders if you are an APRN with CAPA-CS
Special Conditions
- If you graduated in Kentucky after 1998 the Domestic Violence course was included in your curriculum. Your one-time requirement has been met.
- If you graduated in Kentucky after 2011 the Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma course was included in your curriculum. Your one-time requirement has been met.
How do I complete a course?
Once you enroll you will have access to all courses. To complete a course you read and learn the course materials, then testify that you have done so by clicking a button. Once this is complete your certificate will be issued.
Are tests required?
No! We do not feel that tests are an efficient use of nurses’ time. Therefore, we do not require tests.
Nursing CE Central will only administer tests if a specific state’s board of nursing requires it for renewal.
How do I access my certificates once a course is completed?
Your certificate will be instantly emailed to you once you complete a course. Additionally, it is available online for you to access at any time. We keep a record of your certificates for five years.
Are the courses timed?
No. Users may complete the courses at their own pace. Nursing CE Central does not monitor your time spent in courses.
What is your refund policy?
Nursing CE Central is happy to offer you a refund if the courses do not meet your state licensing requirements.
Kentucky BON License Renewal FAQ
How can I renew my license this year?
Nurses will need to renew their license online, by accessing the Kentucky nurse
licensing platform at kbn.ky.gov.
licensing platform at kbn.ky.gov.
Is the Kentucky BON waiving any renewal requirements this year due to COVID?
According to the Kentucky BON, no. Regular requirements for the 2021 renewal period are currently in place, such as the October 31, 2021, renewal deadline, continuing education completion, and state fees.
What are the 2021 CE requirements for renewal?
RNs must meet Kentucky’s Continuing Education Competency requirements by
October 31, 2021, in order to renew their license. While there are several different options of meeting this requirement, most nurses choose to complete 14 contact hours of continuing education from an approved provider (such as Nursing CE Central).
Can I renew now, and complete my CEUs later?
Yes. The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all continuing education
requirements be met by October 31, 2021, however, nurses may renew online ahead of CE completion
Is there a COVID-related grace period if I miss my renewal deadline?
No. According to the Kentucky Board of Nursing, emergency waivers related to nurse licensing were rescinded on March 5, 2021. Regular renewal requirements are currently back in place for licensees.
What do I need to have ready when starting my renewal online with the Kentucky BON?
Most nurses will only need a valid method of payment to complete their renewal
through the Kentucky nurse licensing platform. Continuing education requirements must be fulfilled by October 31,2021, if not already complete at the time of online renewal.
How can I check that my renewal application is complete?
Nurses will receive a confirmation email from the KBN after their license has been renewed. Nurses can also check on the status of their renewal application through the Kentucky BON’s Basic Validation search tool
(https://secure.kentucky.gov/kbn/bulkvalidation/basic.aspx).
Can I still work/practice if I miss my renewal deadline?
No. Nurses are NOT legally allowed to work in Kentucky with a lapsed nursing license.
How long must I keep documentation proving I completed my 2021 CEU requirements for renewal?
The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all licensees keep proof of continuing education completion for each renewal period, for a minimum of five years. This documentation is needed in case a nurse is selected for an audit by the Kentucky BON within that time frame.
*Nursing CE Central stores lifetime copies of all CEU certificates of completion for active members.
What happens if I don't renew my license before the October 31st deadline?
According to the Kentucky Board of Nursing, any nurse who does not renew their
license before midnight on October 31, 2021, will have their license lapse. Nurses can NOT work in Kentucky with a lapsed nursing license.
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We know how hard you work. Your time and money are valuable.
Our goal at Nursing CE Central is simple: give nurses the high-quality, continuing education you need in an easy-to-use format. Through our platform, you can attain the continuing education you need whenever you want it, wherever you want it. Instead of putting you to sleep with boring material, we aim to arm you with the knowledge you need.
We know what nurses need in an educational provider
Nurses are skilled at navigating virtually any challenge in the hospital or doctor’s office – so why is it still so difficult to navigate the world of nursing continuing education?
As nurses ourselves, we know your frustrations firsthand. We have experienced the hidden fees, outdated systems, and confusing interfaces. So we made a better way. Our model lives up to the same high standards that you set for your own work. We offer easy to access certificates rooted in quality education.
Join thousands of satisfied nurses in Kentucky
We are proud to be doing business in the great state of Kentucky – home to some of the most passionate and engaged nurses in the country. Kentucky is special to us – and we are committed to providing the best continuing education content in the easiest to use platform. That’s the Nursing CE Central pledge.
Nursing CE Central is an accepted and recognized continuing education provider by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)