Pages - Home

Welcome to the Maryland Board of Nursing

Public Board Orders issued after January 1, 2022 are now accessible here. For orders prior to this date, search for the licensee / certificate holder using Lookup a License.

We are open to the general public as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Contact the Board by Email:

Report fraud through the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits hotline

Breaking News

The Board of Nursing will be closed on Thursday, 11/28/2024 and Friday, 11/29/2024 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. The Board will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, 12/02/2024.

Important Notice - Phase One of Fee Increases

MDH Memo for Out-of-hospital Initial Newborn Screening Couriers

Effective October 1, 2024, important notice to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses regarding professional liability insurance coverage.

MBON Townhall meetings link

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) - Effective October 1, 2023, an ITIN may be entered on any application where a Social Security Number (SSN) is requested. Additional information: Health Occupations - Licenses, Certificates & Registrations - Lawful Presence & Identification Numbers

Maryland Board of Nursing Vacancy Announcement - Nominations Requested: In accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Health Occupations Article, §8-202(b)(5), the Board is providing notice to the public that all 14 Board member seats are now open for appointment. Please use the following link, Board Member Vacancy Announcement, for information regarding appointment criteria and application instructions.

2/9/2023 Fraudulent Nursing School Investigation Update

Governor of Maryland Executive Order 22-01-04-01 Relating to Various Healthcare Matters

Effective immediately, the Maryland Board of Nursing will only accept official transcripts that are either mailed directly from a Nursing School/Program to the Board or emailed directly from a Nursing School/Program to the appropriate department at the Board:

RN/LPN Exam Applicants - MDBON.ExamTranscripts@maryland.gov

Advanced Practice Applicants - MBON.AdvPracTranscripts@maryland.gov

Endorsement Applicants - MDBON.NETSTranscripts@maryland.gov

The Board will no longer accept transcripts directly from individuals.

The CNA Advisory Committee is currently seeking candidates to fill the following vacancies on the Committee: