Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 314.051.Practical nurse license; application examination; use of “L.P.N.A.” by provisional licensee; practice by practical nurse licensed in another state or county; license by endorsement for graduate of foreign nursing school; use of “L.P.N.”; special license; reinstatement; limited license

(1) An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall file with the board a written application for a license verified by oath, that the applicant:

(2) The applicant for licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pay a licensure application fee, and licensure examination fees if applicable, as set forth in a regulation by the board.

(3) Except as authorized by subsection (8) of this section, an applicant shall be required to pass a licensure examination in any subjects the board may determine. Application for licensure by examination shall be received by the board at the time determined by the board by administrative regulation.

(4) The jurisprudence examination shall be prescribed by the board and be conducted on the licensing requirements under this chapter and board regulations and requirements applicable to the nursing profession in this Commonwealth. The board shall promulgate an administrative regulation in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A establishing the provisions to meet this requirement.

(5) Upon request, an applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section shall be issued a provisional license that shall expire no later than six (6) months from the date of issuance.

(6) An individual who holds a provisional license shall have the right to use the title “licensed practical nurse applicant” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.A.” An L.P.N.A. shall only work under the direct supervision of a nurse and shall not engage in independent nursing practice.

(7) Upon the applicant's successful completion of all requirements for licensed practical nurse licensure, the board may issue to the applicant a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse if, in the determination of the board, the applicant is qualified to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state.

(9) The board may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse to any applicant who has passed the licensure examination and the jurisprudence examination prescribed by the board or their equivalent, and has been licensed or registered as a licensed practical nurse or a person licensed to perform similar services under a different title, under the laws of a foreign country if, in the opinion of the board, the applicant meets the requirements for a licensed practical nurse in this state.

(10) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish temporary work permit requirements for a licensed practical nurse who is a graduate of a foreign nursing school and is pursuing licensure by endorsement under subsection (11) of this section.

(11) The board shall immediately issue a license by endorsement to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse to an applicant who:

(12) Any person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state shall have the right to use the title “licensed practical nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” No other person shall assume the title or use the abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse. No person shall practice as a licensed practical nurse unless licensed under this chapter.

(14) Any person heretofore licensed as a practical nurse under the licensing laws of this state who has allowed the license to lapse by failure to renew may apply for reinstatement of the license under the provisions of this chapter. A person whose license has lapsed for one (1) year or more shall pass the jurisprudence examination approved by the board as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(15) A license to practice practical nursing may be limited by the board in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board and as defined in this chapter.