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Kansas nursing license rules

Compact state

RN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources

Kansas is a compact state (since July 2019). If your primary state of residence is another compact state and you hold a multistate license, you can work in Kansas in person or by telehealth without a new license. If you live in Kansas, your multistate license is issued here.

RN renewalEvery 2 years
RN CE hours per cycle30
RN endorsement fee$100
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
When it expires
End of birth month; even years if born in an even year, odd years if born in an odd year
Renewal fee
$85
Continuing education
30 contact hours per renewal cycle
Required CE topics
None found on the board's pages.
Endorsement fee
$100
Fingerprints for endorsement
Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
Temporary permit
Not confirmed yet. Check with the board
How to apply
Apply in KSBN My Portal; official transcripts and verification of original licensure sent to KSBN; fingerprints plus $57 KBI background check fee; application active 6 months.

Moving or traveling

Moving to Kansas from another compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state within 60 days (rule effective 2024-01-02). May keep practicing on the old multistate license until the new one is issued; the old one is then deactivated. Can apply before moving.

Moving here from a non-compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state; a multistate license may be issued if residency and uniform requirements (incl. state and federal fingerprint background checks) are met. The old single-state license is unaffected.

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Board of nursing

Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN)

Licenses: RN, LPN

Board home · Renewal · Endorsement · CE rules
This page summarizes Kansas's rules from the board's own pages as of October 29, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply or renew. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].

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