KBN JURISPRUDENCE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other
compact states. Answer: An RN or LPN who has declared permanent
residency in a state that is a member of the compact agreement and has
an unencumbered license
◉ A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation,
discloses to one of her classmates that they were convicted for DUI
when they were 19 years old. The nursing students both know that all
applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement
made by the classmate would be the best advice. Answer: "Be sure to
send certified court documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the
event when you apply for licensure."
◉ To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following
requirements must be completed by an applicant. Answer: Jurisprudence
examination
◉ Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Answer: The RN who volunteers
, 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to treat the homeless in a
Kentucky municipality
◉ A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and
declares residency in Kentucky. What action must this person take in
order to practice nursing in Kentucky. Answer: Apply for licensure by
endorsement
◉ Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain
what type of information on file with the KBN. Answer: A legal mailing
address
◉ The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by
the KBN as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). What is required
for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE. Answer: Renew the
credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual
assault/forensic nursing
◉ What type of information can be found when verifying a license on
the KBN website. Answer: Disciplinary action taken on the license
◉ The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a
group of nursing students. Which statement made by a student is correct.
Answer: "If you have insufficient funds in your bank account and the
application fee isn't paid, it can result in temporary suspension of your
license."
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other
compact states. Answer: An RN or LPN who has declared permanent
residency in a state that is a member of the compact agreement and has
an unencumbered license
◉ A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation,
discloses to one of her classmates that they were convicted for DUI
when they were 19 years old. The nursing students both know that all
applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement
made by the classmate would be the best advice. Answer: "Be sure to
send certified court documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the
event when you apply for licensure."
◉ To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following
requirements must be completed by an applicant. Answer: Jurisprudence
examination
◉ Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Answer: The RN who volunteers
, 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to treat the homeless in a
Kentucky municipality
◉ A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and
declares residency in Kentucky. What action must this person take in
order to practice nursing in Kentucky. Answer: Apply for licensure by
endorsement
◉ Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain
what type of information on file with the KBN. Answer: A legal mailing
address
◉ The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by
the KBN as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). What is required
for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE. Answer: Renew the
credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual
assault/forensic nursing
◉ What type of information can be found when verifying a license on
the KBN website. Answer: Disciplinary action taken on the license
◉ The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a
group of nursing students. Which statement made by a student is correct.
Answer: "If you have insufficient funds in your bank account and the
application fee isn't paid, it can result in temporary suspension of your
license."
