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Maryland Board of Nursing 
Patricia A. Noble, MSN, RN, Executive Director
Nancy D. Adams, MBA, RN, President

2009-2010 SCHEDULE OF FEES 

Please Note: The Board  accepts ONLY checks or money orders made out to "Maryland Board of Nursing".  Fees are NOT refundable. 

EXAMINATION & INITIAL CERTIFICATON FEES
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam and re-exam $100.00
Initial Advanced Practice RN Certification $50.00
Initial Advanced Practice RN Certification in an additional certification $25.00
Initial Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification $20.00
Initial Medication Technician (MT) certification $20.00
 
ENDORSEMENT FEES
RN and LPN Endorsement $100.00
CNA Endorsement $20.00
RN and LPN Temporary License $40.00
RENEWAL FEES
The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) fee assessed to RNs varies on an annual basis. The current $16.00 assessment will decrease to $13.00 for licensees expiring in October 2009 and beyond. LPNs, CNAs, and MTs do not pay this assessment. 
Bi-annual CNA renewal $40.00
Bi-annual Med Tech renewal $30.00
Annual Active LPN renewal  $55.00
Annual Active RN renewal
Includes MHCC fee ($71.00 for renewals expiring prior to 10/2009)
$68.00*
Annual Volunteer RN/LPN renewal $20.00
Annual Inactive RN/LPN renewal $20.00
LPN conversion from Inactive to Active  $35.00
RN conversion from Inactive to Active
Includes MHCC fee ($51.00 for conversions expiring prior to 10/2009)
$48.00*
Annual Advanced Practice RN renewal 
Includes MHCC fee and 1st advanced practice certification renewal fee ($76.00 for renewals expiring prior to 10/2009)
$73.00*
Board recognized certifications are: CRNA, CRNM, APRN-PMH, CRNP-Adult, CRNP-Family, CRNP-Geriatric, CRNP-Neonatal, CRNP-OB/GYN, CRNP-Pediatric, CRNP-School Nurse, CRNP-Acute Care, CRNP-PMH, CRNP-Acute Care Pediatrics

Proof of certification must be submitted with the renewal. CRNM's must send proof of enrollment in the continuing competency assessment program.
 

Renewal of each additional Advanced Practice Certification $5.00
Annual RN-FNE and RN-WCCM certification renewal
Includes MHCC fee and re-certification fee ($76.00 for renewals expiring prior to 10/2009)
$73.00*
National Certification is not required. Practice requirements are available on the website or by calling the office.
Compact State Advanced Practice RN
Includes MHCC fee and 1st advanced practice certification renewal fee ($21.00 for renewals expiring prior to 10/2009)
$18.00*
OTHER FEES
Returned checks $25.00
Verification of licensure to another state
The Maryland Board no longer verifies directly to other states. You must now apply through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's NurSYS program
N / A
Advance Practice Verification $25.00
Visa Screen Verification $25.00


Last update: August 24, 2009
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