Kentucky Board of Nursing

10/12/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lavale! Wishing you a wonderful day from the Kentucky Board of Nursing! 💙🎂

10/12/2026

Happy birthday! Mr. Ransdell is a hearing officer for the Kentucky Board of Nursing, and an attorney for the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects. Previously, he worked for approximately ten years as an attorney for the Kentucky Board of Nursing, twelve years as an attorney with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and five years as an attorney with the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Mr. Ransdell holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky. During his thirty-three years of legal practice, Mr. Ransdell has concentrated his practice in the areas of civil rights, employment law, and professional licensure litigation. Mr. Ransdell lives in Louisville and enjoys biking, hiking, and travel.

10/12/2026

We are grateful to have Joy and Laken representing our organization at the 2026 National Council of State Boards of Nursing Leadership and Public Policy Conference in Philadelphia.

We appreciate their commitment to professional leadership and are thankful for the opportunity for them to attend, connect with fellow nursing leaders, and bring valuable insights back to our organization. National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN

10/09/2026

🔔 2026 LICENSE/CREDENTIAL RENEWAL REMINDER!

⏰ The deadline is quickly approaching! We are more than halfway through the 2026 renewal period, and only 3 weeks remain to complete your renewal.

📅 DEADLINE: Renewal runs through 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 31, 2026

✅ Don’t wait until the last minute! Renew your license or credential today!

10/07/2026

On September 14-15, 2026, Lisa Sosnin, Compliance Nurse Investigator, visited several ARH Hospitals in eastern KY, including Morgan County ARH Hospital, Paintsville ARH Hospital, Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center, ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital, McDowell ARH Hospital, Hazard ARH Hospital, and Harlan ARH Hospital. The mission was to make connections and deliver Kentucky Alternative Recovery Effort for Nurses (KARE) Program posters and brochures. Renee Milanes, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Hazard ARH Medical Center, and many of her healthcare team welcomed Lisa to their facility to learn more about substance use disorder and the KARE Program.

If you would like more information and education about substance use disorder and the KARE Program, please get in touch with [email protected] or 502-871-1430, or Toll-Free at 1-800-305-2042, extension 6. Compliance Branch staff are offering online or in-person presentations to anyone interested.

10/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Shannon! 🎉🎂
Wishing you a wonderful birthday from all of us at the Kentucky Board of Nursing! 💙

10/02/2026

Happy 12-Year Work Anniversary, Sarah! 🎉 Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the Kentucky Board of Nursing! 💙

10/01/2026

⏳ Renewal Period Ends in 31 Days!
The renewal period for LPNs, RNs, APRNs, LCPMs, DTs, and SANEs with licenses/credentials expiring 10/31/2026 ends in 31 days!

Don’t wait until the last minute to renew your license/credential!
🔗 Log in and renew your license/credential today!
https://kybn.boardsofnursing.org/kybn


Once you are logged in, scroll down to “Your Licenses with Kentucky” and select the “Apply for Renewal” link located next to your license/credential number.

❓ Have questions?
Please send a message through the Nurse Portal Message Center and select the topic “Credentials.”

📅 Renew today!

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09/29/2026

Happy Birthday, Joy! 🎉 Wishing you a beautiful day filled with joy, happiness, and many blessings. Enjoy your special day!

09/28/2026

During last month's board meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing three outstanding KBN staff members for their dedication and years of service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Please join us in celebrating:

Lisa Scott – 5 years of service
Kim Nooning – 10 years of service
Jodi Velazquez – 20 years of service

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your roles continue to help fulfill the mission of the Kentucky Board of Nursing. We are truly grateful for everything you do and the difference you make every day.

Congratulations, Lisa, Kim, and Jodi! Thank you for your many years of dedicated service!