Maryland Board of Nursing

Maryland Board of Nursing The Board operates under the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, set forth in Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Board of Nursing is to preserve the field of nursing by advancing safe, quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education, and acountability for public protection. Mission Statement
The mission of the Board of Nursing is to preserve the field of nursing by advancing safe, quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education, a

nd accountability​ for public protection.​


Vision
To serve as a national leader that works to inspire public confidence in the profession of nursing through the championing regulatory excellence and revering human dignity. Core Values
Accountability, Customer Service, Equity, Innovation, Integrity

Introduction
The Board is the agency charged with the regulatory oversight of the practice of nursing in the State. The Board has the authority to adopt regulations as necessary to carry out provisions of the law. The Board is mandated to regulate the practice of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs), Certified Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Licensed Electrologists (LEs), Licensed Direct Entry Midwives (DEMs), and Licensed Certified Midwives (CMs).​

06/11/2026

UPDATE: Baltimore City has a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert on June 11-12, 2026. A heat advisory has also been issued for Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Harford counties on June 11, 2026.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected today and tomorrow for much of Maryland with heat indexes near 100°. Check on older relatives and neighbors to ensure they have working AC. If not, help them get to a local cooling center. Access cooling centers: bit.ly/MarylandCoolingCenters.

NOTICE: The Maryland Board of Nursing will be closed from 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, through 8:30 a.m. on Monday, ...
06/10/2026

NOTICE: The Maryland Board of Nursing will be closed from 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, through 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 22, as we transition to a modernized licensing system. During this time, all virtual and in-person services will remain closed/offline for system updates.

To avoid processing issues, applicants are advised to submit online applications and payments before the scheduled shutdown begins.
Learn more: bit.ly/3QB2l7T.

Exciting changes are coming to the Maryland Board of Nursing that will make managing your success as a healthcare provid...
06/09/2026

Exciting changes are coming to the Maryland Board of Nursing that will make managing your success as a healthcare provider in the Free State!

Please visit our website to learn more about how MDH CHART will improve your experience doing business with the Board.
https://health.maryland.gov/mbon/pages/default.aspx

May 26, 2026, "The Multistate License for RNs & LPN/VNs: Employer Edition"During this webinar on May. 26, from 2-3 pm CT...
05/06/2026

May 26, 2026, "The Multistate License for RNs & LPN/VNs: Employer Edition"

During this webinar on May. 26, from 2-3 pm CT, National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN will provide an overview of how the multistate license works, discuss common misunderstandings, explain the importance of the 60-day residency rule, and reducing potential risk to the nurse and the employer. https://www.nursecompact.com/stay-informed.page

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity?
03/27/2026

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

We are hiring for DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT.

03/16/2026

The Board of Nursing will be closed from 12:00pm on 3/16/2026 and reopening at 8:30am on 3/17/2026.

Send a message to learn more

Are you an experienced professional ready for an exciting career move? Consider applying to become a Human Resources Ass...
03/11/2026

Are you an experienced professional ready for an exciting career move? Consider applying to become a Human Resources Assistant with the MD Board of Nursing.

We are hiring for ASSISTANT TO HR LIAISON.

English Copy: There are 2.8 million new traumatic brain injuries each year in the U.S.* — more than the new cases of bre...
03/04/2026

English Copy: There are 2.8 million new traumatic brain injuries each year in the U.S.* — more than the new cases of breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis combined. This Month, learn how to reduce your risk: health.maryland.gov/BrainInjury. *Source: Brain Injury Association of Maryland

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4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD
21215

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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