HB 2528 Implementation Update

The Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) continues to make steady progress implementing the requirements of HB 2528. Applicants, employers, and educational institutions should be aware that applications requiring review or a decision by a KSBN Board member under Kansas statutes or regulations may experience slight delays during the transition to the newly appointed interim Board. KSBN staff remain committed to processing applications as efficiently as possible while ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
View the Implementation Progress Update.

The mission of the Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Kansas.

HB 2528 Section 1 (g) Publication

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KSBN Information Center

HB 2528 New Section 1 (g) Publication

For a complete copy of HB 2528 see the Kansas Register on April 16, 2026.

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Postponement of Meeting

The following meetings have been postponed:

June 9, 2026
- APRN Committee Meeting
- Practice Committee Meeting
June 10, 2026
- Finance & Risk Management Committee Meeting
- Board Meeting

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KSBN Newsletter

A new edition of the KSBN Newsletter is out now!

Read about all things nursing in Kansas, and more!

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Committee Applications

Appointments are to be made for the KSBN committees after the September board meeting. If an individual wishes to be considered for a committee, please complete the application, attach your vitae and return to the Kansas State Board of Nursing by August 31, 2026.

Committee Application

KSBN Information Center

The KSBN has created an information center to increase communication with the public. Find links to various resources, current events, FAQs, and more!

KSBN Information Center

Nursing Education Dashboard

The National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has published a National Education Dashboard, which includes Kansas data from 2022 & 2023. Kansas is the first state dashboard released. See how Kansas Nursing Programs measure on the eight NCSBN Nursing Education Quality Indicators. Note that KS regulations do NOT require national nursing accreditation for undergraduate nursing programs, and that NCLEX first-time pass rates are published per calendar year. View the past five years RN Rates & PN Rates on the KSBN website.

Nursing Education Dashboard

License Verification

KSBN has deployed the new online, real-time license verification system! You can now verify the status and more of a Kansas nursing license directly from the issuing board in real-time.

Explore KSBN’s new verification system along with our other options to verify a Kansas nursing license today!

Verify a License

CE Broker

Track and know precisely how many hours you’ve completed and how many hours are remaining. Available convenience features like a personalized transcript and a personal account manager. Bring CE/CME compliance wherever you go with the CE Broker mobile app.

CE Broker

Phishing Scam PSA

The professional nursing community as of late, has been getting targeted in phishing campaigns at an increased rate. KSBN recommends that you treat unsolicited communications with caution. All KSBN fees are paid online through the portal, at the office, or via mailed check. We do not take payment over the phone.You can always follow up by calling us directly at 785-296-4929.

NCSBN Alert

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