Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Kansas State Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $85 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Kansas requires all nurses to complete 30 contact hours of approved Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) per 2-year renewal cycle. APRNs must complete all 30 hours at the level of their specific APRN role. Kansas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Licenses expire on the last day of the nurse's birth month biennially, and Kansas does not offer a grace period — late applications require full reinstatement. The renewal window opens 90 days before the expiration date.
This data is verified against the Kansas State Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $85
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $60
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $85
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $135
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Nursing Education | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 contact hours of approved Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) per 2-year renewal cycle for all nursing license types. |
| APRN Role-Level CE | 30 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs must complete all 30 CNE hours at the level of their APRN role (NP, CNS, NMS, or CRNA). General nursing CE will not satisfy APRN renewal requirements. |
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Kansas State Board of Nursing
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