Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) · RN

Kansas CE Requirements for Registered Nurses

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Updated April 2026Sourced from KSBN

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

For RNs, 30 hours is the total CE requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for RNs in Kansas. Confirm topic requirements with Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) before the renewal cycle.

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Accepted credit

Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) accepts ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for RNs, along with other credit it approves.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
1 CNE contact hour = 50 minutes (not 60 minutes — Kansas uses a 50-minute contact hour standard). ANCC-accredited CE and CE from state boards of nursing, national nursing credentialing associations, and KSBN-approved providers accepted.SourceK.A.R. 60-9-106[1]
Board-approved credit
KSBN-approved providers, state boards of nursing, national nursing credentialing associations, and Individual Offering Approvals (IOA) pre-approved by KSBN. College courses require IOA approval; 1 college credit hour = 15 CNE contact hours when approved. Do NOT mail CE certificates with renewal application unless specifically selected for audit.SourceK.A.R. 60-9-106(c)[1]
Documentation & audit

CE certificates must include: offering name, provider name, date, contact hours, licensee name, and license number. Retain for at least 21 days after audit notification; audit notification gives 21 days to submit copies.

Waivers & exemptions

Nurses are not required to complete 30 CNE hours if their license expires within 30 months following their initial licensure examination (i.e., first renewal after initial licensing by exam).

Nurses are not required to complete 30 CNE hours if their license expires within the first 9 months following reinstatement or endorsement.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Kansas RNs need for license renewal?
Kansas RNs must complete 30 CNE contact hours per two-year licensure period under K.A.R. 60-9-106. Importantly, Kansas defines one CNE contact hour as 50 minutes of learning — not the 60-minute standard used by most states. All 30 hours must be earned within the most recent licensing period; hours do not carry forward. Nurses newly licensed within 30 months of the first renewal, or reinstated or endorsed within 9 months of renewal, are exempt from the 30-hour requirement for that cycle.
What counts as approved CE for Kansas RN renewal?
Kansas accepts CNE from KSBN-approved providers, other state boards of nursing, national nursing credentialing associations, and Individual Offering Approvals (IOAs) pre-approved by KSBN. College courses count at 1 credit hour = 15 CNE contact hours, but require IOA approval in advance. Standardized recertification courses (ACLS, PALS) are capped at 15 contact hours per period. Programs not held by approved providers must receive IOA approval before the nurse completes the course. The Board does not accept CE certificates at routine renewal — only during an audit.
Are there mandatory CE topics for Kansas RN renewal?
No. Kansas does not require CE on specific clinical topics for general RN renewal. The KSBN CNE rules do not mandate topic categories such as opioid prescribing, domestic violence, cultural competency, or other subject areas. Nurses have full discretion in choosing CNE content within the approved provider framework.
Is Kansas in the NLC nursing compact?
Yes. Kansas is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). Eligible Kansas-licensed RNs hold a multistate license permitting practice in all NLC member states. CE and renewal requirements are governed by the nurse's home state. Kansas RNs residing in Kansas must complete 30 CNE hours biennially with KSBN as the renewal authority.
Where can I check my Kansas RN license renewal date?
Kansas RN license information and renewal resources are available through the Kansas State Board of Nursing at https://ksbn.kansas.gov. The KSBN CNE requirements page at https://ksbn.kansas.gov/cnes/ provides provider approval lists, IOA request forms, and documentation guidance. Audit notifications are sent by mail; nurses have 21 days to respond with CE documentation if selected.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Kansas State Board of Nursing — CNE Requirements
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CE requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), or any other state licensing board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Registered nurses are solely responsible for verifying their own current CE requirements directly with their state licensing board before relying on any information presented here.

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