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Friday, August 27, 2021, the Board will be closed to customers until 10:00 A.M. to ensure the safety of the general public during construction in the entrance to the office.

8/19/2021 - Online Renewal and Initial application services are now available. The Board apologizes for the inconvenience.

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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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