Kansas Nursing License
How to get your Kansas nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Kansas State Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Kansas, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Kansas licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $100 single-state / $125 multistate |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $85 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | 30 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
The $100 initial fee is for a single-state license ($125 with multistate/compact privileges). Licenses renew biennially ($85); 30 CE contact hours are required per cycle, waived if the license expires within 30 months of initial licensure. eNLC member. The board's official site is ksbn.kansas.gov (the old ksbn.org address is stale).
Official resources
- Kansas State Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Kansas nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Kansas?
- Yes. Kansas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Kansas without a separate application.
- How much does a Kansas nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Kansas is $100 single-state / $125 multistate, and renewal is $85 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does Kansas require?
- Kansas requires 30 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Kansas nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.