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Renewal Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN and LPN licenses renew annually during September 15–October 31. Kentucky offers no renewal grace period; a lapsed license requires reinstatement before nursing practice. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal fee | RN / LPN renewal: $65, including the listed statutory fees. APRN renewal is an additional $55 per designation. Payment processing charges are extra. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renewal |
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Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Kentucky Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Kentucky Board of Nursing — Continuing Education (RN/LPN).
Source review dates · 6 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Kentucky Board of Nursing — Continuing Education (RN/LPN) Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Welcome - KBN Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- fees-for-licensure-applications-and-services.pdf Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Reinstatement - KBN Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- Renewal - KBN Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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