Kentucky RN (Registered Nurse) CE Requirements
What Kentucky requires to renew your Registered Nurse license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
14
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
October 31 statewide
Requirements
- Domestic Violence (one-time for out-of-state trained nurses)* — 3 hours
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (one-time for out-of-state trained nurses)* — 1.5 hours
- Suicide Prevention (one-time)* — 2 hours
- Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (one-time)* — 1 hour
- General CE — 14 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Registered nurses in Kentucky need to complete a total of 14 hours of continuing education each year. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Renewal periods in Kentucky run one year and end on October 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Continuing Education (kbn.ky.gov)
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