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Nurses in Kansas
How many nurses are in Kansas?
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2021
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License Type: |
KS Licenses |
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Clinical Nurse Specialist: |
466 |
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Licensed Mental Health Technician: |
70 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse – Multi-State: |
903 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse – Single-State: |
9,959 |
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Nurse Midwife: |
100 |
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Nurse Practitioner: |
5,754 |
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Registered Nurse – Multi-State: |
8,386 |
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Registered Nurse – Single-State: |
51,178 |
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Registered Nurse Anesthetist: |
1,242 |
Updates
Update (1/10/2022)
January 10th, 2022
Read the update from KSBN’s executive administrator about Executive Order No. 22-01.
Monthly Update (5/14/2021)
April 12th, 2021
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. 
Monthly Update (4/12/2021)
April 12th, 2021
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. 
Monthly Update (4/2/2021)
April 2nd, 2021
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. 
Monthly Update (2/25/2021)
February 25th, 2021
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see the mentioned Senate Bill 14. 
Monthly Update (1/26/2021)
January 26th, 2021
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see the mentioned Senate Bill 14.
Monthly Update (12/16/2020)
December 16th, 2020
Read the monthly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see the mentioned Executive Order 20-64.
Bi-Weekly Update (12/02/2020)
Bi-Weekly Update (11/18/2020)
November 18th, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see the mentioned Executive Order No. 20-64.
Bi-Weekly Update (11/05/2020)
November 5th, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill 2016.
Bi-Weekly Update (10/21/2020)
Bi-Weekly Update (10/7/2020)
October 7th, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016.
Bi-Weekly Update (9/23/2020)
September 23rd, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016.
Bi-Weekly Update (9/7/2020)
September 7th, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016, Executive Order 20-39, and Executive Order 20-49.
Bi-Weekly Update (8/24/2020)
August 24th, 2020
Read the bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016, Executive Order 20-39, and Executive Order 20-49.
Bi-Weekly Update (8/10/2020)
August 10th, 2020
Read the now bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016, Executive Order 20-39, and Executive Order 20-49.
Bi-Weekly Update (7/27/2020)
July 27th, 2020
Read the now bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016, Executive Order 20-39, and Executive Order 20-49.
Bi-Weekly Update (7/13/2020)
July 13th, 2020
Read the now bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016, Executive Order 20-39, and Executive Order 20-49.
Bi-Weekly Update (6/26/2020)
June 26th, 2020
Read the now bi-weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016 and Executive Order 20-39.
Fingerprinting Availability
May 12th, 2020
UPDATED
If you are an initial applicant or endorsement and are in need of fingerprints, please view the list of locations compiled by KSBN currently accepting nursing fingerprints. Locations are subject to change depending on conditions. You are highly encouraged to contact the law enforcement office via the phone numbers listed for any special instructions and before visiting, to see if they continue to perform these services.
Weekly Update (6/19/2020)
June 19th, 2020
Read the weekly update from KSBN’s executive administrator. Also see House Bill No. 2016 and Executive Order 20-39.
Weekly Update (6/12/2020)
Weekly Update (6/5/2020)
Weekly Update (5/29/2020)
Weekly Update (5/22/2020)
Weekly Update (5/15/2020)
Weekly Update (5/8/2020)
Weekly Update (5/1/2020)
Weekly Update (4/24/2020)
Weekly Update (4/17/2020)
Weekly Update (4/10/2020)
Essential Functions Continue
April 2nd, 2020
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Nursing and the Landon building will be closed to the walk-in public through April 19. Like most state agencies and businesses the majority of KSBN staff will be teleworking to perform the functions of the agency. Due to our high utilization of technology and dedicated staff, routine functions like renewals and licensing will continue. Some functions are interdependent with other entities, such as fingerprinting and NCLEX exams, and may not be business as usual. KSBN continues to work collaboratively to seek solutions, streamline functions and identify any regulatory changes that can be made that will allow KSBN to work to support Kansas nurses. Given that many of our KSBN staff members are teleworking, the best way to contact them is via their email. You may find our direct agency contacts information listed under Staff Contacts on our website. Please continue to follow our website and social media [Twitter and Facebook] and our COVID-19 Information Center for agency updates and frequently asked questions. For quicker responses, we strongly encourage you to do business with KSBN via our online services located on our website, mail or fax. KSBN staff are working diligently to continue to carry out the essential functions of the agency. Thank you for your patience during this difficult and uncertain time.
If you are an applicant or endorsement and need your fingerprints, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement office and/or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to see if they continue to perform these services before visiting. The KBI can be reached at 785-296-7404.
NCLEX Exams to Resume in Limited Capacity
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations testing will resume on a limited basis at 60 Pearson VUE Testing Centers on March 25, 2020, ramping up to additional sites by March 28. Read more
Message to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) who prescribe medications.
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
During this time of COVID-19 pharmacists are seeing an increase in prescriptions for chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. Be aware the big distributors report shortages of these medications, so please be mindful when prescribing these medications.
KSBN Closes
Friday, March 20th, 2020
In accordance to the directive of the Governor on the matter of COVID-19, the Board of Nursing will be closed starting end of business Friday March 20th. We are set to reopen on Monday, April 6th. We thank you for your patience in the coming weeks as we work through these challenging times.
Due to office closure for the ongoing COVID-19 response, KSBN will not be able to process anything sent by mail until Monday, April 6th, when we are scheduled to reopen. This includes KORA requests sent by mail, applications sent by mail, etc.
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce its impact in our communities, we strongly encourage you to conduct all business with the Board through our website, email, or phone.
If you are an applicant or endorsement and need your fingerprints, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement office and/or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to see if they continue to perform these services before visiting. The KBI can be reached at 785-296-7404.
KSBN Cancels Board Meeting
Monday, March 16th, 2020
In the Memorandum from Governor Kelly on March 13, 2020 we were directed to cancel all state-sponsored meetings or events of 30 or more people. We could work on alternatives to conducting meetings, such as teleconference. Since our Committee meetings and Board meetings are under KOMA, we did not have a back-up location that met the guidelines a participant could attend if needed. A meeting space would need to allow at least six feet of distance between individuals attending in person. All non-essential travel within the state is cancelled
Due to all these reasons the March Committee and Board meetings have been cancelled. The next KSBN Committee and Board meetings are scheduled for June 15, 16, and 17, 2020. All business on the March agendas will be moved to the June agendas.
FAQs
Who can administer COVID-19 vaccines in Kansas?
The Kansas law that allowed nurses with a license in good standing in another state or a nurse who has let their license lapse less than five years to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in Kansas without a Kansas nursing license or a multistate license has expired. However, the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) has been amended to add additional categories of qualified persons authorized to prescribe, dispense and administer COVID-19 vaccines subject to those persons meeting certain conditions. As a reminder, Kansas is a member state of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so nurses with a multistate license from another member state in the NLC can practice in Kansas. Read more about the PREP act.
How will we receive updates of information from the Board of Nursing?
We will be providing information via various methods of communications including the website, social media and push notification emails form the KSBN KANNalert System.
- KSBN Website: https://ksbn.kansas.gov
- Social Media
Can nurses from other states practice in Kansas during the pandemic?
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. There are no other Kansas laws or executive orders that allow out of state nurses to practice in Kansas, unless they are in Kansas administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Can APRNs work without a collaborative agreement?
There are no Kansas laws or executive orders in place presently that allow APRNs to work without a collaborative agreement with a responsible physician. K.A.R 60-11-101 states “Each APRN shall be authorized to make independent decisions about advanced practice nursing needs of families, patients, and clients and medical decisions based on the authorization for collaborative practice with one or more physicians.”
Has the expiration date for licenses changed?
Executive Order No. 21-09 was signed by Governor Kelly on April 1, 2021. It extends the expiration date for any license that was in good standing as of March 12, 2020, that has expired or will expire during the State of Disaster Emergency, and such licenses shall remain valid until 90 days following the termination of the State of Disaster Emergency. All state agencies shall also extend the deadline for any continuing education requirements mandated by the agency until 90 days following the termination of the State of Disaster Emergency. The State of Disaster Emergency has been extended to May 28, 2021 by Section 5 of Senate Bill 40 enacted during the 2021 Legislative Session. This means that licenses that had/have an expiration date of March 31, 2020 through July 31, 2021 will now have an expiration date of August 28, 2021. These licenses will be lapsed if not renewed by August 29, 2021. The required 30 hours of continuing nursing education must be completed at the time of renewal. Licensees can continue to renew at the normal expiration date.
Is Kansas issuing any emergency license or waiving requirements at this time?
No, there is no Kansas law or executive order in effect that authorizes the Board of Nursing to issue an emergency license.
Is the Board of Nursing accepting fingerprints and background checks at this time?
Application requirements remain unchanged at this time. If you are an applicant or endorsement and need your fingerprints, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement office to see if they continue to perform these services before visiting.
Is KSBN continuing to process renewals for licensees?
Yes, we continue to process license renewals. KSBN online renewals remains available 24X7. Please log into your KSBN Licensing Portal to renew your license. Please note that if you have an active multistate license in a different state and reside in that state, you can continue to work in Kansas on that license.
Is the Board of Nursing going to waive the requirement for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)?
No, the requirement for continuing nursing education at the time of renewal is not waived and has not changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The required 30 hours of continuing nursing education must be completed at the time of renewal.
How do I verify the status of a nurse’s license?
We encourage employers and anyone from the general public to use the following methods to verify licensure.
Public License Verifications
- Individual Lookup
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) – Nursys Quick Confirm
- Confirms licenses held in Kansas and in other states.
- KSBN License Verification Database
- Confirms licenses held in Kansas
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) – Nursys Quick Confirm
- Individual Lookup for Employers
- NCSBN eNotify – Primary source equivalent
- The Nursys licensure and disciplinary database is the repository of the data provided directly from State Boards of Nursing.This confirms licenses held in Kansas and in other states.
- KSBN KANNCheck Push Systems
- Text and email notifications
- Kansas Nursing Alexa Voice License Search
- Search the license database with Alexa
- NCSBN eNotify – Primary source equivalent
Does this impact my nursing compact (NLC) license?
No, the Kansas State Board of Nursing is part of the Nurse License Compact. The NLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NLC states, without having to obtain additional licenses. For information on the NLC please visit the one of the website links below.
Does the State of Kansas have a website for statewide update on COVID-19?
Yes, please visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) COVID-19 website for up-to-date information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Do we need to carry our License Card during this emergency?
The Kansas State Board of Nursing does NOT require nurses to carry their license with them at all times. We have moved our operations in the same direction as the rest of the country to allow for multiple methods for real-time license verifications by employers and/or the general public. If the nurse wishes to have a copy of their card, they may log into their license portal and print one free of charge. Read more about license printing.
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