Kansas is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state and will be implemented 07/01/2019
KANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING
Landon State Office Building
900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612
Phn: 785-296-4929 Fx: 785-296-3929
LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
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Processing Fees |
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Temp License Processing |
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Application |
$75.00 |
Approx 2 weeks – valid for 120 days (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions) |
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Background Check |
$50.00 |
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Documents Needed |
Temp |
Perm |
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Completed application - Notarized |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of current active license |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of original state license |
No |
Yes |
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Transcripts – received directly from nursing school |
No |
Yes |
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Completed fingerprint card & waiver agreement form |
No |
Yes |
*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.
LICENSE RENEWAL
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Processing Fees |
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Renewal License Processing |
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Timely Renewal |
$55.00 |
Renew online |
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Reinstatement |
$95.00 with temp permit |
Approx 2 weeks for renewal paper application |
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Reinstatement |
$70.00 without temp permit |
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Additional Info
Reinstatements:
- Application must be notarized
- Lapsed within 5 years – Proof of 30 hours of approved continuing nurse education within 2 years
- Lapsed 5 years or more – Verification of current active license and proof of 30 hours of approved continuing nurse education within 2 years
May apply for a 120 day temp permit to complete the 30 hours of continuing education.
Online Renewal
https://egov.ksbn.ks.gov/egov/
Verify a KS license
https://www.kansas.gov/ksbn-verifications/search/records?execution=e1s1
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
