Welcome t​o the Maryland Board of Nursing​

​4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-585-1900​

​We are open to the general public as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday from 9:30 am  - 4:30 pm​


MDH Standing Order on COVID Vaccines

​​​​Mission, Vision, and Values

​​​​Current Fee Schedule

GNA Testing Updates

New CNA Bill: Certified Nursing Assistants -Licensing Requirements and Administrative Updates FAQs

NCSBN-Fraud Detection Guidance for Employers and Educators

Applicants Without a Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number

Op​eration N​ightingale​

Military Service Members and Veterans

Nurse Licensure Compact

Implicit Bias Training Requirement for License and Certificate Renewal

​​Communications from the Board of Nursing

Public Board Orders issu​ed after January 1, 2022 are now accessible here.​  ​For orders prior to this date, search for the licensee / certificate holder using Lookup a License.​


​B​reak​ing News​​​​​​​​​


UPDATE on English Language Proficiency Requirements: New Law:  Effective October 1, 2025. In accordance with Senate Bill 72 / Chapter 732, a​n applicant may not be required to provide additional evidence of english proficiency if the applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license, certification, or registration from another state that requires evidence of english proficiency for licensure, certification, or registration.
​​​​​​​**New Contact Email for Customer Service** The Maryland Board of Nursing is committed to providing excellent service and ensuring the highest standards of quality in all licensing and regulatory processes. 

To better serve our applicants, licensees, and the public, we have established a dedicated email address for Customer Service inquiries.

**Please direct your questions, feedback, or concerns to:** [email protected]

This email will allow our team to:
  • ​Respond promptly to your customer service questions.
  • Track and improve the quality of services we provide.
  • Ensure accountability and continuous improvement. 

​​Your feedback helps us strengthen our processes and provide timely, efficient, and courteous service. 

Thank you for helping us uphold our mission of protecting the public through excellence in nursing regulation.


The Licnesure Department conducted a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 1 p.m. thtough 4 p.m. Meeting links and agenda can be found here.

Certified Dialysis Technicians (CDT): ​The Maryland Board of Nursing, in accordance with House Bill 218 of the 2022 General Assembly session, has amended its regulations to create a separate certification for Certified Dialysis Technicians (CDTs). These amendments will impact current CNA-DTs and will establish a new CDT initial and renewal application process, among other changes.
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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.
Click here for more information​​​​
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​ ​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.
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 - [email protected] 
Advanced Practice Applicants - [email protected] 
Endorsement Applicants - [email protected]

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)
Please click for more information

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