Kentucky Nursing (LPN) CE requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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14CE hours every 1 yearVerify with board

Renewal: Licenses expire October 31 each year; CE is an annual requirement (earning period November 1-October 31).

Required categories

Domestic violence (one-time) (conditional)
3h
Pediatric abusive head trauma (one-time) (conditional)
1.5h
Suicide prevention (periodic) (conditional)
0h

Details

Kentucky requires 14 contact hours per year for LPNs. Alternatives to the full 14 hours include 7 hours plus a satisfactory employment evaluation, current national certification, qualifying academic study, a preceptorship, publication, a presentation, or a research project. One-time content requirements: 3 hours domestic violence and 1.5 hours pediatric abusive head trauma (within three years of initial licensure); suicide prevention training is also required.

Official source: Kentucky Board of Nursing - Continuing Education (LPN)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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