Communications

(July 31, 2026) – A newly licensed Kansas LPN or an LPN transferring from another state may not perform IV therapy in Kansas until the IV-therapy designation appears on the nurse's Kansas Board of Nursing license verification record.

Completion of IV therapy education as part of a Kansas practical nursing program does not, by itself, authorize IV therapy practice. IV therapy is considered an expanded scope of practice, and KSBN requires formal verification and documentation of that authorization on the license before the LPN may perform IV-related duties.

What Employers Should Verify

Before assigning IV therapy responsibilities, employers should:

• Verify the nurse holds an active Kansas LPN license.
• Confirm that the IV-therapy designation/certification is displayed in the KSBN license verification system.
• Refrain from allowing IV therapy practice until the designation is visible, regardless of:
  • Graduation from a Kansas LPN program that included IV therapy education.
  • Successful completion of IV therapy coursework and examinations.
  • Recent licensure following NCLEX passage.

KSBN Process

KSBN has indicated:

• Nursing programs submit verification of IV therapy education and competency completion.
• KSBN reviews program information, licensure status and other requirements.
• The IV therapy designation is then added to the license record.
• The process may take approximately five to seven days after licensure issuance.

Application to Out-of-State LPNs

LPNs licensed in another state must also comply with Kansas requirements when practicing in Kansas. Authorization granted elsewhere does not supersede Kansas law and regulations. Employers should verify the Kansas IV therapy designation before permitting IV therapy practice.

Recommended Employer Policy

Do not permit an LPN to perform IV therapy until the IV therapy designation is visible on the Kansas State Board of Nursing license verification record. This approach establishes a clear compliance standard, minimizes regulatory risk and aligns with KSBN's expressed expectations for both licensees and employers.

• KSBN referenced KAR-65-1136 and KAR 60-16-101 through KAR 60-16-104, which govern IV therapy by LPNs.
• KSBN emphasized that IV therapy is an expanded scope of practice that is not automatically granted through NCLEX licensure and must be documented as a certification/designation on the license.

--Terry Siek