RN CE hours / competency
14 contact hrs per Nov 1–Oct 31 earning period
LPN requirement
14 contact hrs per Nov 1–Oct 31 period (same as RN)
Renewal cycle & deadline
Annual; CE complete by Oct 31
CE Broker / upload
Upload to KBN portal optional unless audited
Required topics
One-time (generally within 3 yrs of licensure): 3 hrs domestic violence, 1.5 hrs pediatric abusive head trauma, 2 hrs suicide prevention, 1.5 hrs implicit bias
Sources
Official source: Kentucky board of nursing
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Confidence: ✓ Checked against the full official board page
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