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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You can get your on-line Certified Medication Technician renewal updated on-line within 10 days. 
CMTs who expire between January, 2008 and April, 2008 can visit our CMT renewal site and process your renewal on-line. Payment is by Visa or MasterCard credit card. We DO NOT accept any debit cards of any kind.

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MBON Announces Reimbursements On Overcharged Fees

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.

The 2008 Nursing Careers: Diversity in Care/Practice/Setting Poster Contest has been announced!

Criminal History Record Checks - Also known as background checks, the Board will begin requiring Criminal History Record Checks starting January 2, 2007. Effective October 1, the cost of the Maryland and FBI background check will be $37.25. Updated instructions will follow. 

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