APRN Only Reinstatement: Quick Links

REQUIREMENTS:

• Application and Fee,
• National Certification,
• State background check, and
• Federal background check

• Must provide KBN with proof of national certification

• Request a background check from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
• The report must come from AOC.  No other state reports will be accepted. 
• Instructions for obtaining the report [PDF Format - 187KB] are available to assist you.  Print and follow the instructions.   

FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (FINGERPRINTING):

• Request a fingerprint card.
• Send the completed fingerprint card and the $16.50 processing fee to the Kentucky State Police.
• Instructions for completing the fingerprint card [PDF Format - 15KB]

REPORTING A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION:

• Review information regarding the convictions that must be reported and the required documents to be submitted to KBN. 
• Fax letters of explanation (see above link) to 502-429-3353.
• Certified court documents must be mailed to KBN, Investigation and Discipline Branch
  
  • It could take up to 3 months to process applications with a "Yes" response to any discipline and/or conviction question. 
  • For questions or concerns contact Consumer Protection Dept. (502) 429-3300.

NOTE:  If you answer "yes" in error to a disciplinary and/or criminal history question you may fax correction documents to 502-429-3336.

ANSWERED THE CONVICTION OR DISCIPLINARY QUESTION IN ERROR?

Send a letter of correction to:

• APRN Program Coordinator, or
• Fax to 502-429-3336.

APPLICATION STATUS:

Follow the status of your application as it is being processed - it will list the requirements that are needed before your license will be issued.