Kansas Board of Nursing RN License Process for Internationally Educated Nurses

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Author: Shincy George | NursingManthra

Are you a nurse educated outside the United States and planning to work in Kansas, USA? Whether you’re pursuing RN or LPN licensure, this step-by-step guide walks you through the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) application process tailored for internationally educated nurses (IENs) in 2025.

✅ Who Needs This Guide?

You’ll need to follow this process if:

You graduated from a foreign nursing school
Your primary language of instruction was not English
You’re applying for the first time or retaking NCLEX in Kansas
SSN required.

📌 Step-by-Step Application Process for International Nurses

✅ Step 1: Education Credential Evaluation (CGFNS)

As per K.A.R. 60-3-106, internationally educated nurses must submit their nursing education and licensure credentials to an approved credentialing agency. Kansas accepts:

✅ CGFNS Professional Report (required by KSBN)
Do not submit original transcripts to KSBN directly—only credentialing agencies must send verified reports.

📬 CGFNS Contact:

CGFNS International
3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.cgfns.org

✅ Step 2: English Language Proficiency

If your primary language or nursing education was not in English, you must pass one of the following:

Accepted Exams & Minimum Scores:

Section	TOEFL (iBT)	IELTS
Reading	19	6.5
Writing	20	5.5
Listening	20	6.5
Speaking	20	6.5

📌 Use KSBN code 9149 to send your results directly to the Board.

🛑 Important: Scores sent by candidates themselves are not accepted. Use the official reporting service.

✅ Step 3: Request Official Transcripts from Your Nursing School

Transcripts must show:

Legal full name
Degree awarded
Date of graduation
Program type

🧾 How to Submit Transcripts:

Preferably via Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse (select “Education” > then “Kansas Board of Nursing”)
If the school can’t submit electronically, it must mail the transcript directly to:

📮 KSBN Mailing Address:
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230

✅ Step 4: Submit Your KSBN Application

💻 Apply via mail, NOT online, if you are an internationally educated nurse.

📝 The application includes:

Completed form
Application fee
Supporting documents
CGFNS report
English test scores (if required)
Official transcripts

📌 Your application is valid for 6 months from the date it is received (K.A.R. 60-3-107). If it expires, a new application and fee must be submitted. Application fee: 143 USD.

✅ Step 5: Additional Situational Requirements (If Applicable)

Depending on your individual case, you may also need to:

📍 Submit a petition to test if it’s been more than 2 years since graduation
🔁 Submit a re-application if you are retaking the NCLEX
💼 Submit a military spouse paper application (required format for military spouse applicants)
📂 Provide legal documentation if you have a criminal or disciplinary history
♿ Request NCLEX accommodations if you have a disability

🧠 Step 6: Register and Take the NCLEX

Once KSBN approves your documents and application:

Register for the NCLEX at www.pearsonvue.com/nclex
Ensure your name matches exactly on both the KSBN application and NCLEX registration

💰 Exam Fee: $178 USD+ ncsbn rEGISTRTAION 220USD
📩 Once your ATT (Authorization to Test) is received, you can schedule your NCLEX.

📋 Required Documents Checklist

✅ CGFNS Professional Report
✅ TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
✅ Official nursing school transcripts
✅ Completed KSBN application form
✅ Petition to test (if >2 years since graduation)
✅ NCLEX registration confirmation
✅ Legal documents (if you have a criminal record)
✅ Testing accommodation request (if applicable)

📞 Contact Information – Kansas State Board of Nursing

🌐 Website: https://ksbn.kansas.gov
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎ Phone: +1 (785) 296-4929
🏢 Address:
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230

💬 Final Thoughts from Shincy George

The Kansas Board of Nursing makes it clear and achievable for internationally educated nurses to obtain licensure—provided all documentation is accurate and timely.

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