The mission of the Board of Nursing is to advance safe quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education and accountability for public protection.

The Board of Nursing functions under the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, Health Occupations Article, Section 8. It has authority to adopt regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the law. The Board is mandated to regulate the practice of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nursing assistants, medication technicians, and electrologists.

 

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Baltimore, Maryland, 21215-2254
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Out-of-state Nurses never previously licensed in Maryland can now apply for Licensure by Endorsement on-line! Click for details

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arrow bullet Criminal History Record Checks are now required for the following groups:

  • ALL RN/LPN Exam or Endorsement applicants, and 1st time CNA applicants
  • any RN, LPN, or CNA listed as NON-RENEWED for more than one year after the last expiration.

 Click for details on how to complete the CHRC for initial licensure/certification or renewal. 

arrow bullet During a recent audit it was discovered that several individuals have been issued Nursing Assistant Certificates in error - click for details 

arrow bullet The most efficient means of contacting the CNA Department would be by e-mail. Please use the following e-mail addressed to request the specified information or application. Be sure to include your full name and certification number, or current mailing address when sending your e-mail

Thank you for your patience during this time. 

arrow bullet ALL INITIAL APPLICATIONS WILL APPEAR AS "PENDING" ON THE VERIFICATION SITE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF NURSING.

arrow bullet Effective April 1, 2007, the Board discontinued the printing of ALL license & certification cards.  Please use Look Up A Licensee to verify licensure/certification status.

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Check the status of a licensure application or contact other Board Staff

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