Kentucky CE Requirements

KY Board of Nursing continuing education rules

KY
RN HOURS14per 1-year cycle
LPN HOURS14per 1-year cycle
APRN HOURS14per 1-year cycle

Renewal Deadline

Licenses renew annually on October 31.

Mandatory Topics

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

One-time requirement for nurses who care for children. Covers recognition and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma.

1h
Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Exploitation

Required within 3 years of initial licensure. Covers dynamics and effects of domestic violence, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation on adult and child victims.

3h
Suicide Prevention (NEW)

Required. Two hours of approved CE addressing suicide assessment, treatment, and management.

2h

Additional Notes

Kentucky is one of the few states requiring annual CE (14 hours/year). The domestic violence and pediatric head trauma requirements are initial requirements rather than recurring ones. Prescribing APRNs need additional pharmacology hours.

State Board of Nursing

https://kbn.ky.gov

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