License guide → Kansas

Kansas Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — 120-day temporary permit to practice in Kansas only, for single-state license holders.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$100 (Single-state $100; multistate $125; criminal background check $57 extra.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Multistate applicants must declare Kansas as primary state of residence with a Kansas address.
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Sources: ksbn.kansas.gov · ksbn.kansas.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.