License Expiration Grace Period Survey

In response to concerns voiced in the House Special Committee on Government Oversight KSBN is seeking interest and needs for a grace period for nurse’s license expiration date. We would appreciate your feedback. The data will be reported to the decision-makers to assist in possible legislative changes to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. It is a short survey and can be completed fast. Thank you for your consideration in completing this survey to assist in legislative decisions.

*1.Check which applies:(Required.)

I am a Licensed Nurse

I am a Stakeholder

*2.Should nurses be granted a grace period to renew their license after it has expired?(Required.)

Yes

3.If yes, how long should the grace period be?

1 week

1 month

3 months

More than 3 months

4.If a grace period is in place, should the nurse have an active license and be able to practice during the grace period?

Yes

N/A

5.As a nurse, have you ever missed renewing your license by the expiration date?

Yes

I prefer not to answer.

N/A

6.As a nurse, how do you typically know when to renew license? - (Check all that apply)

Post card that was mailed by KSBN 90 days prior to my expiration date.

Email reminders from Nursys e-Notify

My employer reminds me

The suffix on my license number - (ex: 14-12350-MMY) - (MM= Birth Month / Y = Odd or Even Birth Year)

The KSBN newsletter renewal reminders timeline grid

The KSBN Social Media page

I viewed on the KSBN verifications database

I remember on my own

N/A

Other (please specify)

Thank you for taking your time and giving us your feedback. We appreciate it!

If you would like to be contacted for further questions/discussion please leave your contact information below.

7.Last Name

8.First Name

9.Email Address

10.Phone Number

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