KENTUCKY BOARD OF NURSING

APRN Licensure

Application Process

What you need to know to navigate through the licensure process.

August 6, 2015

Ruby KingCredentials Branch Manager502-429-3331Ruby.King@ky.gov

WHEN TO APPLY

Applicants may start applying a 2 to 3 months before graduation.

If an applicant has a misdemeanor or felony on their record, we request they apply at least 90 days prior. This will allow for time to review their conviction(s).

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR APRN LICENSURE?

Completed application – $150Official transcript National CertificationState background check – AOC - $22Federal background check - fingerprinting - $14.75

Paper application: May request a paper application Submit the request with a check or money order in the amount

of $40 KBN will then mail you the application. You must return with

fee of $150

WHERE TO GO?

www.kbn.ky.gov Applicants Apply for a license

APRN Licensure How to Apply for APRN Licensure only

WHAT YOU WILL SEE …

KBN Website: http://kbn.ky.gov

Applicants Apply For a License APRN Licensure

How to Apply for APRN Licensure Only

CHOOSE APPLICABLE LINK …

Choose one of the following:

2. I hold a current RN license in a compact state and am applying for my initial Kentucky APRN license.

3. I hold a current Kentucky RN license and want to apply for my initial Kentucky APRN license.

WHEN CHOOSING LINK….

I hold a current RN license in a compact state and am applying for my initial Kentucky APRN license.

Requirements:

APRN licensure application and fee, Fingerprint card and fee, Kentucky criminal history report, Official transcript of post basic education, and Proof of current national certification

WHEN CHOOSING LINK….CONT.

I hold a current RN license in Kentucky and am applying for my initial Kentucky APRN license.

Requirements:

APRN licensure application and fee, Fingerprint card and fee, Kentucky criminal history report, Official transcript of post basic education, and Proof of current national certification

FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Fingerprint cards can be requested through the KBN website by applicants

Fingerprints can be completed at:Kentucky State Police PostLouisville Metro Corrections (502-574-2191)

United Parcel Services (UPS) mailing office, or

Any local police station or sheriff’s office trained to do fingerprinting

FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CONT) Instruction sheets are provided with the

fingerprint card

May do digital printing, but they are to be transferred onto fingerprint card.

Once complete, mail fingerprint card and fee of $14.75 made payable to Kentucky State Police to:

Kentucky State PoliceRecords Branch1266 Louisville RoadFrankfort, KY 40601

FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CONT)

Kentucky State Police will send FBI reports to KBN within 2-4 weeks from the time card and fee were received.

Potential Results:Fingerprint Card UnreadableNon-Ident (Clear)Ident (Possible Record to be Reviewed)

Note: Fingerprint reports are valid for six months.

FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CONT)

If KBN receives an unreadable fingerprint (FP) card, KBN will mail a second FP card to the applicant to complete.

Applicant will complete and send back to KBN with no fee. KBN will attach it to the first card that was unreadable and send off to be processed.

If the second card comes back unreadable, KBN will send a “Name Search” directly to the FBI using the data the applicant put on the card.

FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CONT)

When the second fp card is sent to KSP, it can take an additional 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

If the second fp card is unreadable as well and a name search is completed, it can take an additional 2 to 6 weeks for processing.

STATE BACKGROUND CHECK – ONLINE

Must be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Fee is $22.00http://courts.ky.gov

Online requests are processed by AOC within 2 weeks KBN will receive an electronic copy of the report if you follow the instructions provided online

Note: A criminal history report in every surname you've ever had is required. 

STATE BACKGROUND CHECK - PAPER

Paper request forms are available:

Fee is $20.00May take 4-6 weeks for AOC to complete the request

Applicants must mail or fax a copy of the report to the KBN

Note: State background checks are valid for six months.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Must include the degree earned and the date the degree was posted

Must come to KBN directly from the program of nursing – mailed or emailed if school uses clearing house

Note: If you are in Post Masters program, I will need both Master’s and Post Masters transcripts.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Must be received before an APRN license will be issued. Pass results are not acceptable for licensure.

Must be in same population focus as: Noted on the application for licensure

Education preparation

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION (CONT)

Can be: Copy of national certification cardCopy of official notice of certification

Must include: APRN nameCertification numberExpiration date

NOTE: Applicant is responsible for submitting proof of certification to KBN. Letter of pass results is not proof of certification

National certification must always be current to practice as an APRN in Kentucky

KBN does not have a grace periodPracticing when certification has lapsed is a violation of KY Nursing Law

Disciplinary action may be taken

NOTE: It is your responsibility to send KBN proof of recertification

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION INFO

WHERE TO SEND DOCUMENTATION

Proof of certification and paper applications may be:

Mailed to: 312 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222

Faxed to: 502-429-3336

Emailed to:Ruby.King@ky.gov or Curtwand.Lowther@ky.gov

NOTE: Faxed copies of online applications and/or transcripts are not accepted.

Follow the status of the application through the licensure process. After an application has been reviewed the applicant will be able to view their application status 24/7 at http://kbn.ky.gov/appstatus/

You must use the full digit SSN to access

APPLICATION STATUS

Note: As each document is reviewed and received at KBN, the application status will be updated in real time.

IT TAKES TIME…

Please allow up to 14 business days after any document is received at KBN to: Update the application status To issue an APRN license, if all other documents have been received.

COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS

CAPA-NS: APRN license must be issued before you can enter into the agreement

CAPA-CS: APRN must have been licensed in any state as an APRN for a minimum of one year and have current Kentucky APRN licensure before you can enter into the CAPA-CS

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE INFO

If you hold a current KY RN license, and you are issued an APRN license between May 1 and October 31, the APRN license will expire October 31 of the next year. You will renew your RN license only. Within 2 business days of renewing the RN license, KBN will update the APRN license expiration date to the next year.

An KY APRN license cannot have an expiration date greater than the KY RN license

RENEWAL If KBN records do not reflect current

national certification, you will not be able to renew.

Must earn 5 contact hours in pharmacology every year

Current national certification will meet the continuing competency requirement for renewal of the RN license (if you hold a KY RN & KY APRN license)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

If anyone wishes to have a copy of this presentation, you may email me at

Ruby.King@ky.gov.

Ruby KingCredentials Branch Manager502-429-3331Ruby.King@ky.gov