Kentucky Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your Kentucky nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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Kentucky : APN
Online Info
NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
- 5 hours - Pharmacology (3 of the 5 hours must be in pain management or addiction disorders for those APRNs registered with the DEA and who have a PDMP/KASPER account)
One-time Requirements:
- 3 hours - Domestic Violence
- 1.5 hours - Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome), within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 12/2011
- 2 hours - Suicide Prevention, within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 08/2023
- NEW! 1 hour - Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Board-approved course, completed by 10/31/2027 for nurses holding an active license on 7/15/2024 and within 3 years of licensure for those who obtain licensure after 7/15/2024.
Additional Requirements for Renewal:
- 5 hours - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner or forensic nursing for SANE credential
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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Kentucky : LVN-LPN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- None
One-time Requirements:
- 3 hours - Domestic Violence
- 1.5 hours - Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome), within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 12/2011
- 2 hours - Suicide Prevention, within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 08/2023
- Infusion Therapy CE provided by the Board's Document Library if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program
- NEW! 1 hour - Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Board-approved course, completed by 10/31/2027 for nurses holding an active license on 7/15/2024 and within 3 years of licensure for those who obtain licensure after 7/15/2024.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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Kentucky : RN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- None
One-time Requirements:
- 3 hours - Domestic Violence
- 1.5 hours - Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome), within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 12/2011
- 2 hours - Suicide Prevention, within 3 years of initial licensure if you did not complete a KY Nursing Program after 08/2025
- NEW! 1 hour - Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Board-approved course, completed by 10/31/2027 for nurses holding an active license on 7/15/2024 and within 3 years of licensure for those who obtain licensure after 7/15/2024.
Additional Requirements for Renewal:
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Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your Kentucky Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
Elite Learning has taken the stress out of selecting CE. Simply select your profession, state, and browse our pre-made packages containing the courses you need to build your expertise and meet your state requirements.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.