UPDATED NOTICE
September 23rd, 2020
On September 11th, 2020, the State Finance Council extended the State of Kansas COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Proclamation to October 15th, 2020. Governor Kelly signed Executive Order No. 20-64 extending the renewal deadline for professional licenses during this State of Disaster Emergency. The Executive Order applies to nursing licenses that were in good standing as of March 12th, 2020, and that have expired or will expire during the State of Disaster Emergency, which is currently set to expire on October 15th, 2020. This means that the deadline to renew licenses that would otherwise expire during the State of Disaster Emergency is October 15th, 2020. Read More
Important Message for Visitors to the Board
May 22nd, 2020
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020 the Landon Building will reopen to members of the public who have business to conduct. The Board of Nursing lobby will be open to limited public traffic. We must observe social distancing requirements and continue to decrease the spread of COVID-19. The majority of staff continue to telework to decrease possible exposure. Due to these requirements, we must limit the number in our lobby to no more than 2 at a time. It is highly recommended that you conduct your business with the Board of Nursing via online services, mail, phone call or email. There is a secure drop box located outside of the agency that is available for anyone to drop off documents for the Board of Nursing. If you need to talk with someone, it is highly recommended you make an appointment so we can serve you when you show up. Only one person per appointment and no children or other adults are permitted. Telephone appointments are also available. To make an appointment, please call 785-296-2967. Given that many of our KSBN staff members are teleworking, the best way to contact them is via their email. You may find our direct agency contacts information listed under Staff Contacts on our website. Please continue to follow our website and social media [Twitter and Facebook] and our COVID-19 Information Center for agency updates and frequently asked questions. For quicker responses, we strongly encourage you to do business with KSBN via our online services located on our website, mail or fax. Thank you for your patience during this difficult and uncertain time.
Due to social distancing requirements, KSBN will NO longer perform fingerprinting services in the agency effective immediately. Required waivers and fingerprint instructions can be found here. There is a list of fingerprinting sites with contact information here. Please assure you are bringing the information required at that site.
There are licensing requirements that must be met before a license can be issued which includes information that must be received and processed. Due to the high volume of applications and information KSBN is receiving, processing times may be longer than usual. Please continue to check your application checklist as we will update it as information is processed. It slows processing times when staff must respond to numerous emails and phone calls as to whether a piece of information has been received and processed. Another important reminder, licenses are issued on an individual basis and times may differ for each applicant. Agency staff are working diligently to process applications and required information. We want to get applicants licensed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience during this very busy time.
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