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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4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland, 21215-2254
410-585-1900
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arrow bullet NOTICE TO JUNE RENEWALS:  In processing your application for renewal, a receipt for a current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) is REQUIRED to complete your renewal. Please forward your receipt of a current CHRC (fingerprint) taken some time between April, 2010 through June 2010 to Jeff Odin, Administrative Specialist, to the fax number 410-358-3530.

Attached is the notice from the MBON web page which included CHRC information

arrow bullet Criminal History Record Checks are now required for ALL new RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Click for details.

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

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 There is a delay in processing FBI background check results . Every effort is being made to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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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