Kansas APRN License Renewal: CE, Fees, and Prescriptive Rules

Full renewal context (deadlines, grace period, audits): Kansas nursing license renewal guide.

Kansas has not enacted the APRN Compact (which is not yet operational anywhere). The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so multi-state APRN practice still means a separate APRN credential in each state. Your national certification (AANPCB, ANCC, NBCRNA, or AMCB) and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles, with their own CE math.

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How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Kansas?

APRNs in Kansas complete 30 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.

What is the APRN renewal fee in Kansas?

The Kansas APRN renewal fee is $55, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Kansas State Board of Nursing portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Kansas?

Full practice authority since July 1, 2022 (HB 2279): APRNs prescribe without a written protocol or collaborating physician.

Does Kansas require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?

No separate state controlled-substance registration identified; DEA registration governs (confirm with the board).

Is Kansas in the APRN Compact?

No. Kansas has not enacted the APRN Compact, and the compact itself is not yet operational anywhere. The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so it does not extend APRN practice across state lines.

Does my national certification have to be current to renew my Kansas APRN license?

Kansas mandates maintained national certification for nurse anesthetists; for other roles certification underpins licensure qualification, so keep it current and confirm specifics with the board.