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KSBN Action Plan
October 13, 2025
The KSBN has created an action plan to address concerns brought by the stakeholders. The KSBN is committed to its mission to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Kansas.
Nurses in Kansas
How many nurses are in Kansas?
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
License Type |
KS Licenses
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Clinical Nurse Specialist: |
316 |
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Licensed Mental Health Technician: |
33 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse – Multi-State: |
2,717 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse – Single-State: |
6,463 |
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Nurse Midwife: |
136 |
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Nurse Practitioner: |
9,095 |
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Registered Nurse – Multi-State: |
21,721 |
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Registered Nurse – Single-State: |
32,476 |
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Registered Nurse Anesthetist: |
1,408 |
FAQs
How does the KSBN communicate with the public?
The KSBN has several communication channels with the public. Please see the list below.
- KSBN Website: https://ksbn.kansas.gov
- KSBN Newsletters
- Social Media
Can nurses from other states practice in Kansas?
Kansas is a member state of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A nurse with an active multi-state license from other member states of the NLC can practice in Kansas. The nurse does not need to do anything with the Kansas Board of Nursing, unless the nurse changes their residency to Kansas. The states that are members of the NLC are located here.
How do I verify the status of a nurse’s license?
Employers and the general public can click here to read more about the various ways to verify nursing licenses in Kansas. Or you can press the ‘Verify a License’ button on the left of this page.
How do I know when my license expires?
K.A.R. 60-3-108 states that a license for registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses shall be renewed according to the following requirements:
- The expiration date of each license shall be the last day of the month in which the licensee’s birthday occurs
- The renewal date of each licensee whose year of birth is an odd-numbered year shall be in each odd-numbered year. The renewal date for each licensee whose year of birth is an even-numbered year shall be in each even numbered year.
K.A.R. 60-11-113 states advanced practice registered nurse licensees shall be renewed on the same biennial cycle as the cycle for the registered professional nurse licensure renewal, as specified in K.A.R. 60-3-108.
As a reminder, you need to complete 30 hours of approved CNE before your license renewal. APRNs must have 30 contact hours of approved CNE in the advanced practice nurse role before license renewal.
