A Guide to Nursing in Kansas

📝 Kansas Nursing Licensure: Key Information

Licensing Fees (2025)

• Initial Licensure by Examination:
  • NCLEX Fee: $200
  • Single-State License: $100
  • Multi-State License: $125
  • Background Check: $57​
• Licensure by Endorsement (for existing RNs):
  • Single-State License: $100
  • Multi-State License: $125
  • Background Check: $57​
• License Renewal (Biennial):
  • RN/LPN: $85
  • APRN: $55​

Note: Fees are subject to change. For the most current information, visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Fees Page.

Renewal Process

Nurses can renew their licenses through the KSBN Nurse Portal. Renewal is available within 90 days prior to the license expiration date. Ensure all continuing education requirements are met before initiating the renewal process.​

Continuing Education Requirements

• RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours of approved continuing nursing education (CNE) every two years.
• APRNs: 30 contact hours related to advanced practice every two years.​

For detailed information, refer to the KSBN Continuing Nursing Education Page.

🏥 Top Hospitals in Kansas

Kansas is home to several esteemed healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in patient care and nursing practice:​

1. The University of Kansas Hospital – Kansas City, KS
   A Magnet-recognized facility known for specialties in cardiology, diabetes care, ENT, and geriatrics.
2. Stormont Vail Health – Topeka, KS
   Also Magnet-recognized, offering comprehensive services in diabetes management, gastroenterology, nephrology, and geriatrics.
3. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission – Shawnee Mission, KS
   Focuses on holistic health, with specialties in diabetes care, nephrology, COPD, and back surgery.

🤝 Kansas Nursing Organizations

Engaging with professional organizations can enhance your nursing career through networking, education, and advocacy:

• Kansas State Nurses Association (KSNA): Dedicated to protecting and promoting the nursing profession in Kansas.
• Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders (KONL): Provides leadership development and collaboration opportunities.
• Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association (KAPN): Focuses on advancing the role of APRNs through education and policy.​

📞 Contact Information

For further assistance or inquiries:

• Phone: 785-296-4929
• Address:
  Landon State Office Building
  900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051
  Topeka, Kansas 66612-1230​
• Visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Contact Page for more details.

Embarking on a nursing career in Kansas offers a blend of professional growth and community impact. With its robust healthcare system and supportive professional networks, Kansas stands as a promising state for nurses at all stages of their careers.​

Explore current nursing opportunities in Kansas and beyond at GoodWork.