Kansas Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Kansas registered nurses need 30 contact hrs per licensing period. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Kansas board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
30 contact hrs per licensing period
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; last day of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year)
LPN / LVN
30 contact hrs (same as RN)
Reporting
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Kansas board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Kansas CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | 30 contact hrs per licensing period |
| LPN / LVN | 30 contact hrs (same as RN) |
Required (mandatory) topics in Kansas
None specified by the board.
Kansas license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; last day of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year)
How to renew your Kansas nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: 30 contact hrs per licensing period.
- Report or record CE: No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Kansas board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
CE Broker / reporting in Kansas
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit
Is Kansas a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Kansas is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Kansas-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Kansas nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Kansas RN need?
30 contact hrs per licensing period.
When does a Kansas nursing license expire?
Biennial; last day of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year).
What mandatory CE topics does Kansas require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Kansas use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
Do Kansas LPNs/LVNs need CE?
30 contact hrs (same as RN).
Is Kansas a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Kansas is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://ksbn.kansas.gov/cnes/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.