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Obtaining Your Kentucky Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Kentucky

Contact Information

Kentucky State Board Information

Kentucky Board of Nursing 312 Whittington Pkwy #300 Louisville, KY 40222

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$165

Fingerprint Card

$12

Temp License Processing

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)

Additional Info

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.

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$65

Active within 24 hours if renewed online

Reinstatement

$135

2 weeks or more depending on requirments