KY · Registered Nurse Directory
Registered Nurses in Kentucky
A verified list of Registered Nurses (RNs) licensed in Kentucky. Kentucky nurses staff UK HealthCare, Norton, and Baptist Health, with Appalachian community hospitals serving rural eastern counties. Every RN is cross-checked against the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Active RNs in state
- 45,800+
- Mean RN wage
- $72,720/yr
- Nursys lookup
- Supported
- State board
- KY
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Browse Registered Nurses in Kentucky
Verified Kentucky RNs available through HealthcareApex. Open any profile for license status and specialty experience.
We're expanding our verified RN listings in Kentucky. In the meantime, browse the national RN directory or neighboring states below.
RN specialties in Kentucky
Every nursing specialty rolls up to the RN license. Drill into the specialty you need.
Verify an RN license in Kentucky
Primary-source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Official RN license lookup for Kentucky.
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NCSBN national lookup
Kentucky participates in Nursys — verify compact licenses.
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Every nurse type in Kentucky
Browse LPNs, NPs, CNMs, and specialty nurses across Kentucky.
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How do I verify an RN license in Kentucky?
Use the Kentucky Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal, plus Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Every RN listing on HealthcareApex links back to those primary sources.
Where do Registered Nurses work in Kentucky?
Kentucky nurses staff UK HealthCare, Norton, and Baptist Health, with Appalachian community hospitals serving rural eastern counties.
How much do Registered Nurses earn in Kentucky?
The mean annual wage for RNs in Kentucky is roughly $72,720, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Shift differentials, specialty certifications, and travel-contract premiums can shift actual pay materially.
How many Registered Nurses practice in Kentucky?
Approximately 45,800 RNs currently hold an active license in Kentucky, based on the most recent Kentucky Board of Nursing and BLS reporting.