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If you’re a certified nurse assistant in Kansas, you’ll need to renew your license every two years. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
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Introduction
If you are a certified nurse aide in the state of Kansas, you will need to renew your license every two years. You will need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing education (CE) during each renewal period and submit a renewal application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. You will also need to pay a renewal fee.
In this article, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to renew your CNA license in Kansas. We will also answer some frequently asked questions about renewing your CNA license in Kansas.
What You Will Need
To renew your license as a certified nurse aide in the state of Kansas, you will need to complete a few steps. The first is to make sure that you have worked for at least eight hours as a CNA within the past two years. If you have not, you will need to retake and pass the nurse aide certification exam.
Once you have fulfilled the work requirement, you will need to fill out the renewal application and send it, along with the appropriate fee, to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. You should receive your renewed license in the mail within a few weeks.
Fees
The cost to renew your CNA license in Kansas is $25. You will need to submit a renewal application, which you can get from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website. You will also need to have your fingerprints taken and submit a copy of your current CPR certification.
How to Renew Your License
If your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license has lapsed or is about to expire, you’ll need to renew it before you can continue working in Kansas. The good news is that the renewal process is relatively simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. Here’s what you need to do:
First, log into the Kansas Board of Nursing’s Online License Renewal System. You’ll need to create an account if you don’t already have one.
Next, select “CNA” from the list of license types and click “Submit.”
On the next page, select “Renewal” from the type of application drop-down menu.
Then, enter your social security number, last name, and birth date. Click “Submit Query.”
If everything matches up, you’ll be taken to the next page where you can enter your payment information and submit your renewal application. Be sure to have your credit card or checking account information handy. The renewal fee is $25.00.
Once your payment has been processed, you will receive an email confirmation that your license has been renewed for another two years!
License Renewal for Lapsed Licensees
If your certification has lapsed, you may renew your license by submitting a completed Application for Reinstatement, along with the required fee, to the address below. The Application for Reinstatement may be obtained by contacting the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Division of Health Care Facilities at (785) 296-2304.
You will also be required to successfully complete an approved training program consisting of at least 75 hours of classroom and clinical instruction and pass a written and skills examination administered by an approved nurse aide testing program prior to being relicensed. A list of approved training programs is available from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Division of Health Care Facilities. Please contact them at (785) 296-2304 for further information.
Conclusion
In conclusion, renewing your CNA license in Kansas is a relatively simple process. You will need to complete an approved refresher course and pass a competency exam. Once you have done so, you will need to submit a renewal application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Once your renewal has been processed, you will be able to continue working as a CNA in the state of Kansas.
