CNA License in Kentucky

Have you been considering a medical career in Kentucky, but are not sure if it would be the right choice for you? If so, why not start out by becoming a nurse aide? Not only are nurse aide programs extremely short, but by working in this field, you can also experience firsthand what a medical career looks like.

Registration Requirements in Kentucky

While the majority of 50 states require their nurse aides to become certified, Kentucky requires them to become registered. Therefore, Kentucky's nurse aides are known as State-Registered Nurse Aides, or SRNAs. To become an SRNA in Kentucky, you must complete approved nurse aide training. After completing the required training, you must take and pass a two-section (written & practical) nurse aide competency exam, which is administered by Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

How to Get Your SRNA Registration in Kentucky

Becoming a registered nurse aide in Kentucky is an extremely simple process. After you receive acceptable scores on both sections of the nurse aide competency exam, your test results will be available to you within 30 days of taking the examination. You are registered as an SRNA in Kentucky when your name is added to the registry of active state-registered nurse aides, making you eligible for employment in the state.

How to Verify Your SRNA Registration in Kentucky

You or your employer can quickly and easily verify your SRNA status in Kentucky online at the Kentucky Board of Nursing website. From the homepage, click on "Validation" beneath the Nurse Aides tab. This will direct you to a page that explains how you can verify your status by mail, fax or by using the online verification tool.

How to Renew Your SRNA Registration in Kentucky

The state of Kentucky requires all nurse aides to renew their registrations every two years. When requesting an SRNA renewal, you must provide the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry with your full name, contact info, Social Security number, and proof of employment at an approved healthcare facility.

How to Reinstate Your SRNA Registration in Kentucky

If your registration expires or you did not work at least eight hours as an SRNA prior to your renewal date, you will need to reinstate your registration. You can accomplish this by making an appointment to retake the nurse aide competency exam. A passing score will reinstate your registration.

How to Transfer Your SRNA Registration from Kentucky to Another State

To transfer your SRNA registration from Kentucky to another state, you must contact the other state's nurse aide regulatory agency to find out about their transfer requirements. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing maintains a list of all nurse aide regulatory agencies in the United States. In most cases, you will simply need to provide verification of your SRNA registration. However, some states may have additional requirements.

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry

If you have additional questions, contact the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry at:

Kentucky Board of Nursing

312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 429-3347
Fax: (502) 429-1247
Registry Search: https://secure.kentucky.gov/kbn/bulkvalidation/basic.aspx

State-Approved SRNA Programs in Kentucky

A good school can help you become successful in your career. For prospective CNAs (SRNAs) in Kentucky, the following schools make some of the best institutions.

1. Ashland Community & Technical College

   1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 326-2000

2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

   1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 (606) 886-3863

3. Bluegrass Care Navigators

   2312 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504 (855) 492-0812

4. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

   470 Cooper Dr, Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 246-6200

5. Campbellsville University

   1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718 (800) 264-6014

6. Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

   2302 US-60, Morganfield, KY 42437 (270) 389-2419

7. Eastern Kentucky University

   521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 622-1000

8. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

   600 College Street Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-2371

9. Gateway Community & Technical College

   500 Technology Way, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 441-4500

10. Hazard Community & Technical College

    1 Community College Dr, Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 436-5721

11. Henderson Community College

    2660 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420 (270) 827-1867

12. Hopkinsville Community College

    720 North Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 707-3700

13. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    109 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 213-5333

14. Kentucky Association of Health

    9403 Mill Brook Rd #1, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 425-5000

15. KY Healthcare Training

    343 Waller Ave #309, Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 963-2901

16. Madisonville Community College - Health Sciences Campus

    750 Laffoon St, Madisonville, KY 42431 (270) 821-1780

17. Muhlenberg Job Corps Center

    3875 KY-181, Greenville, KY 42345 (270) 338-5460

18. Nurse Aide Education, LLC

    351 Radio Park Dr #2, Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 624-4068

19. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    4800 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 686-4400

20. Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College

    1845 Loop Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1000

21. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    700 College Rd, Cumberland, KY 40823 (606) 589-2145

22. Southside Technical Center

    1800 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 381-3603

23. Spalding University

    901 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-9911

24. St. Elizabeth Florence

    4900 Houston Rd, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 212-5200

25. St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas

    85 N Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 (859) 572-3100

26. St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center

    3861 Olympic Blvd, Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 655-1636

27. The Laurel County Center for Innovation

    1100 E 4th St, London, KY 40741 (606) 862-5580

28. University of Louisville

    2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 852-5555

29. University of the Cumberlands

    6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769 (800) 343-1609

30. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    4810 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah, KY 42001 (270) 554-9200

31. Western Kentucky University

    1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-0111

32. Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center

    8460 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067 (502) 722-8862

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