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The Board of Nursing will be closed Thursday​ ​6/19/2025 in observance of Junteenth. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Friday 6/20/2025.
The Maryland Board of Nursing has been working to implement an updated fee schedule for RNs and LPNs in the online Licensing Application and Renewal System. This work has resulted in an unavoidable delay with the upcoming July and August renewals. These system changes are scheduled to be completed this week. As such, the online system will return to service, and renewals will open beginning Monday June 9th at 8:00 AM. ​Please see the new fee schedule for RNs and LPNs at the Maryland Board of Nursing
​​July​ 2025 CNA and MT renewal records are online and can be completed for certification renewal.​​​​​​​
The Board of Nursin​​g 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​ ​
​​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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