You must hold current certification with a KBN-recognized national certifying organization in order to be issued a permanent ARNP registration in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
All proof of national certification must include:
- Name of national certifying organization
- Your name
- Certification number
- Certification expiration date
Acceptable forms of certification are:
- Copy of national certification card
- Copy of national certification certificate
Membership cards are not accepted as proof of certification.
ARNPs must maintain current national certification. If your national certification lapses for any reason, you may not practice as an ARNP.
TO ALL ARNP'S WHO ARE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED THROUGH THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC):
Effective January 1, 2008, ANCC will no longer provide wallet sized certification cards. Verification letters will be sent by ANCC to all advanced practice nurses. The verification letter will contain the full certification specialty, certification number, and certification expiration date. You will be required to submit a copy of the verification letter to KBN to receive initial ARNP registration and to update recertification dates. Current national certification must be maintained to practice as an ARNP in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.