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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

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Report fraud through the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits hotline

Breaking News

Nurse Licensure Compact New Residency Rule

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.

May 25, 2023 - The Maryland Board of Nursing is aware of payment processing issues with CNA renewal applicants. We are working with the credit card processing vendor to restore service. Thank you for your understanding.

Effective May 20, 2023, Rhonda Scott, JD, BSN, CRNI, SD-CLTC has been named the Interim Executive Director of the Maryland Board of Nursing.

2/9/2023 Fraudulent Nursing School Investigation Update

The Maryland Board of Nursing continues to experience delays in processing initial and renewal applications for licensure and certification due to information technology limitations, numerous vacant full-time positions, and decreased operational resources. The Board sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and hardships this has caused our constituents. The Board, in partnership with the Department of Information Technology, anticipates improved information technology operational capacity before summer 2023. In the interim, the Board will continue to do all that it can to process applications as quickly as possible. Thank you for your attention, patience, and consideration on this matter.

Important Notice to Licensees and Certificate Holders Expiring on 12/28/2021, 1/28/2022 and to their Employers

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.nbexam@maryland.gov

Advanced Practice Applicants - mbon.advancedpractice@maryland.gov

Endorsement Applicants - mdbon.nets@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:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Union Member
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Please click for more information

COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force - Surviving Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Committee Health Care Provider Survey Information

Attention all RN & LPN Endorsement Applicants: All Nursing Programs outside of the State of Maryland, territory, or country must be approved by the Board as part of the licensing process. (Notice to graduates of non-approved nursing programs)

All RNs, LPNs, APRNs with Compact privileges and CNAs whose license or certificate expires in April and May of 2021 must obtain a CHRC in addition to processing an online renewal. The tracking identification number must be entered onto the application in order for the renewal application to process. Please note: Upon completion of the online renewal application, transaction receipt is only the beginning step of the renewal process and not the actual renewal.

Click below to view some recently added Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Case Manager/Delegation FAQs

License FAQs

Practice FAQs

Advanced Practice FAQs