Qualifications of applicant for renewal of an authorization to practice; continuing education

K.S.A. 65-1159 — under REGULATION OF NURSING.

K.S.A. 65-1159

65-1159. Qualifications of applicant for renewal of an authorization to practice; continuing education. (a) The applicant for renewal of an authorization to practice as a registered nurse anesthetist shall: (1) Have met the continuing education requirements for a registered nurse anesthetist as developed by the board or by a national organization whose certifying standards are approved by the board as equal to or greater than the corresponding standards established under this act; (2) be currently licensed as a professional nurse; and (3) have paid all applicable fees provided for in this act as fixed by rules and regulations of the board. (b) Continuing education credits approved by the board for purposes of this subsection may be applied to satisfy the continuing education requirements established by the board for licensed professional nurses under K.S.A. 65-1117 and amendments thereto if the board finds such continuing education credits are equivalent to those required by the board under K.S.A. 65-1117 and amendments thereto. History: L. 1986, ch. 183, § 9; L. 1996, ch. 179, § 6; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026