Kentucky LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Kentucky you need to satisfy the Kentucky Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 14 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Kentucky requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | 14 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Kentucky Board of Nursing |
LPNs must earn 14 approved continuing education contact hours during the November 1 - October 31 earning period. An alternative pathway allows 7 contact hours plus a satisfactory employment evaluation covering at least 6 months of the earning period (using the KBN Nursing CE Employment Evaluation Form). Other substitutes count toward the requirement (national certification, post-licensure college coursework at 15 contact hours per credit, serving as a preceptor for 120+ hours, peer-reviewed publication, or presenting CE). One-time content-specific CE requirements (to be completed within 3 years of licensure) include domestic violence, pediatric abusive head trauma, suicide prevention, Alzheimer's/dementia, and LPN infusion therapy; exact hours for each are published on the board's content-specific CE page. CE records must be kept for five years for audit.
Full LPN renewal guide for Kentucky (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Kentucky LPN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.
Kentucky LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires about 14 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must earn 14 approved continuing education contact hours during the November 1 - October 31 earning period. An alternative pathway allows 7 contact hours plus a satisfactory employment evaluation covering at least 6 months of the earning period (using the KBN Nursing CE Employment Evaluation Form). Other substitutes count toward the requirement (national certification, post-licensure college coursework at 15 contact hours per credit, serving as a preceptor for 120+ hours, peer-reviewed publication, or presenting CE). One-time content-specific CE requirements (to be completed within 3 years of licensure) include domestic violence, pediatric abusive head trauma, suicide prevention, Alzheimer's/dementia, and LPN infusion therapy; exact hours for each are published on the board's content-specific CE page. CE records must be kept for five years for audit.
Do online LPN CE courses count in Kentucky?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Kentucky LPN CE?
Kentucky generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.