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Yes, we are accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) via the Georgia Nurses Association.

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After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

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Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

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State requirements for Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nursess

Next Renewal Date

October 31, 2025 - Annually

Total Hours Required

14 Hours

General Hours

14 General Hours

Required Courses

Pharmacology: 5 contact hours annually (Board-approved)
- If you have a DEA registration + KASPER/PDMP, 3 of the 5 must cover pain management or addiction disorders

One-time requirements:

3-hour course for
Domestic Violence
1.5-hour course for
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2 hours total (1 hour general + 1 hour on assessment and intervention) for
Suicide Prevention
1.5 hours Implicit bias for all nurses
1-hour course for Alzheimer’s/Dementia

Additional topics may apply for:

Medicinal cannabis authorization
SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) credential holders

Detailed Breakdown

Kentucky APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to renew their licenses each year between September 15 and October 31. APRNs must complete 14 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education annually, including 5 hours of pharmacology, or maintain national certification. Mandatory one-time trainings in topics such as domestic violence, suicide prevention, pediatric abusive head trauma, and others may be required based on licensure status. See full current details on the
Kentucky Board of Nursing APRN CE page
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First-time renewal: If your Kentucky APRN license was issued after May 1, you may not need to renew until October of the following year; otherwise, annual renewal applies.
KBN Renewal FAQ

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Certification alternative: Holding current board certification in your APRN practice role fulfills the annual 14-hour CE requirement.
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DEA: If you have an active DEA registration and KASPER/PDMP account, 3 of the required 5 pharmacology hours must be in pain management or addiction disorders. A federal one-time 8-hour substance use disorder course is required for all DEA-registered providers.
KBN APRN CE Requirements

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Other CE Options: National certification, satisfactory employment evaluation (6 months + 7CE), preceptorship (120+hr = full credit), publication, presentation, approved research.
KBN APRN CE Requirements

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