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The Board of Nursing is warning our constituents to be aware of a phishing scam currently in circulation
The scam sends an email, USPS mailed letter or a phone call claiming the victim is under investigation for laundering money and dealing drugs.
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April 22, 2025 NLC Webinars - Helpful NLC Tips for Nursing Students and New Graduates
How does the NLC work? Which state should I apply to? Where can I take the NCLEX? What resources are available? Find out by attending our free educational webinar for new nursing graduates, April 22, from 2-3 pm CT.  Sign up here.  #NurseCompactNation​
​June​ 2025 renewal records are online and can be completed for licensing/certification renewal.​​​​​


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