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Nursing Alliance for Fair Treatment of Kansas (NAFFTKS)Learn more about our organization and House Bill No. 2528
About NAFFTKS
The Nursing Alliance for Fair Treatment of Kansas (NAFFTKS) is a grassroots, nonpartisan network of nurses, healthcare professionals, and advocates dedicated to reforming the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act (KNPA).
The organization was formed in response to increasing reports of disproportionate discipline, lack of transparency, and unfair treatment of nurses by KSBN particularly for administrative or clerical errors unrelated to patient care or safety.
NAFFTKS members, many of whom are active Kansas nurses, choose to remain anonymous due to documented instances of retaliation and intimidation from regulatory authorities. Advocacy efforts are coordinated through legal advisors, allied organizations, and online outreach.
How the Public Can Help
1. Contact Your Legislator
Kansas residents are encouraged to email, call, or meet with their local representatives and voice support for House Bill No. 2528.
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2. Share Your Story
Current and retired nurses and nursing professionals may anonymously complete the confidential Fair Treatment Data Form to share data and experiences with unfair disciplinary actions or audits.
Submit Fair Treatment Data Collection Form →
3. Spread Awareness
Post verified updates, share the official website link, and encourage others to contact legislators.
Purpose of HB 2528 Proposed Legislation
House Bill No. 2528, also known as the Nursing Fair Treatment Bill, is designed to modernize and bring fairness to nursing regulation in Kansas.
Its purpose is to ensure accountability, transparency, and proportionality in disciplinary processes, while maintaining high standards for professional practice.
Key Components of the Bill:
- Decoupling license renewal from discipline: Prevents non-practice-related administrative issues (like missed renewal or CE documentation) from triggering disciplinary action.
- Automatic expungement: Allows removal of past disciplinary records related to non-practice or clerical issues.
- Anti-retaliation protection: Establishes civil recourse for nurses targeted after reporting misconduct or requesting hearings.
- Grace periods and fair notice: Provides adequate notification for license renewal deadlines before penalties are assessed.
- Refunds for overpayments: Requires KSBN to fully refund duplicate or mistaken payments.
- Board accountability and transparency: Mandates public notice of rule changes and legislative proposals, and allows for the removal of board members for cause or conflict of interest.
- Case closure timeline: Ensures investigations that remain inactive for more than one year are closed, ending indefinite “open case” citations.
These provisions were developed collaboratively by Kansas nurses and legal experts who have experienced or witnessed regulatory overreach firsthand.
Official Statements
NAFFTKS can provide approved written statements regarding:
- Bill progress and milestones
- Future legislative hearing schedules
- Verified statistical findings from the data submission form
- Public education and outreach initiatives
No individual names or identifying information about NAFFTKS members will be disclosed in public or media statements to protect their identity.
A Note on the Bill Development and Oversight
The language of HB 2528 has been carefully refined with the assistance of Kansas nurses, attorneys, and legislative advisors. It balances the need for regulation with core principles of justice and transparency.
The measure also encourages collaboration among healthcare organizations, professional associations, and advocacy groups in Kansas seeking responsible, lasting reform.
Press & Media Requests
Official media statements and background documents, including PDF summaries, reference charts, and anonymous testimony are available upon verified request through the NAFFTKS Media Request Form.
A designated media coordinator will respond with official quotes, background information, or clarifications within 24–48 hours.
For press inquiries and official statements, journalists may contact NAFFTKS through the Media Request form. Individual members’ identities remain confidential to protect against retaliation.
Background Resources for Reporters
- Overview of proposed legislative reform (Download the PDF Here)
- Kansas Nurse Practice Act reference links (Request on the Media Request Form)
- Background on KSBN disciplinary statistics and trends (Request on the Media Request Form)
- Anonymous firsthand testimony summaries (Request on the Media Request Form)
- Comparison of the KSBN Bill No. 2532 versus NAFFTKS Bill No. 2528 (Download the PDF Here)
Links and materials not found here can be provided upon verification of legitimate press credentials or by approved public information request.
NAFFTKAdvocates for One Essential Principle:
Fair treatment for nurses, is fair treatment for Kansans.
Through advocacy and collaboration, we seek to ensure that the Kansas nursing community is treated with transparency, accountability, and respect so nurses can focus on caring for patients, not defending their licenses.
Connect and Stay Informed
We encourage supporters to follow updates about the bill, share verified information, and help amplify our message to local legislators and media outlets.
Together, we can build a fairer, more transparent future for Kansas nurses, one that treats every nurse with the respect and integrity they deserve.
For press inquiries and official statements, journalists may contact NAFFTKS through the Media Request Form on this page or on our Press & Media page. Individual members’ identities remain confidential to protect against retaliation.