785-296-4929

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

Special Board Meeting

When:
August 29, 2025 @9:00am CT

Where:
Virtual (See notice for connection information)

Public Board Meeting

When:
September 4, 9, and 10, 2025
(Please note the change in usual meeting time for the Investigative Committee)

Where:
Rooms 1051, 509, and 560
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson St
Topeka, KS 66612

KSBN Newsletter

A new edition of the KSBN Newsletter is out now!

Read about nursing in Kansas, thoughts from the KSBN Executive Administrator, and more!

CRNA Prescriptive Authority

Congratulations to the CRNAs upon obtaining prescriptive authority!  Substitute for Senate Bill No. 67 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kelly during the 2025 Legislative Session.  It amended K.S.A. 65-1158 in the Kansas Nurse Practice Act to include prescriptive authority to the scope of practice for CRNAs in Kansas.

KSBN Committee Applications

Appointments are to be made for the KSBN committees after the September board meeting. The committees which will have vacancies are listed below. 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, 2025.

Applications may be faxed to (785) 296-3929, e-mailed jill.simons@ks.gov or mail

KSBN Public Record Gateway

The Kansas State Board of Nursing now has a new way to submit records requests, the KSBN Public Record Gateway! The public may now request and receive records through this new service provided by KSBN.

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!

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.

Regulatory Achievement Award

The Kansas State Board of Nursing was awarded the Regulatory Achievement Award that recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

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.

Helpful Links

Are we not what you are looking for? Check out the other Kansas regulatory boards, nursing related groups, and more.

My Portal

Everything from address changes, renewals, applications, and more can be handled from your KSBN online license portal!

Getting Started

Not sure where to begin or what you need? This is the page for you!

Emergency Response Volunteers

SERV-KS is a database of professionals who wish to volunteer when disaster strikes. Sign up today!

Name Change

Has your legal name changed? Submit a name change form to KSBN!

Newsletters

Want to be in the know? You may view current and past newsletters online: Articles, CNE Offerings, Legal Cases, and more!

Discipline Case List

Information regarding investigation and discipline of Kansas nurses.

Nursing Practice Act

Nurse Practice Act

Curious about the laws around nursing in Kansas? The NPA contains state laws which protect the public’s health and welfare by overseeing and ensuring the safe practice of nursing.

Contact Us

Need to get in touch? Here you will find everything from our phone number, to our office location and more!

Kansas Nurses Assistance Program

KNAP

KNAP is a professional assistance program designed to assist all nurses and mental health technicians who have a problem or illness that has or could impair their ability to practice safely.

KORA Request

Looking to request records? Check out the KORA request form page for more information on requesting records from KSBN.

Administrators

Are you a nursing program administrator? A wealth of knowledge and resources awaits you! Click here to learn more