Background Screening
Beginning July 1, 2025, all* health care practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license.
*Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, pharmacy interns, registered pharmacy technicians, and radiologic technicians are exempt unless applying through the military active-duty spouse licensure pathway. Fingerprint retention requirements do not apply to these professions.
Link/Reference:https://floridasnursing.gov/
NSCN Launches Nursys Canada
The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) launched Nursys Canada on June 12, 2025. Nursys Canada is a public safety feature that enables participating Canadian regulatory bodies to access real-time regulatory information of applicants who have been registered and licensed as a nurse in the US and elsewhere in Canada. NSCN, like other regulatory bodies, relies on regulatory information from other jurisdictions when making registration and licensing decisions of its applicants.
Recognized by Health Canada as a national priority with a $2.5 million investment, Nursys Canada will also assist in better understanding the national workforce in addition to supporting the overall safety of the public. NSCN has been working toward implementation of Nurses Canda since 2024 and joins nursing regulators in British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon as Canadian users. Other Canadian nursing regulators will implement in a phased approach.
The original Nursys database was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Nursys Canada is a stand-alone, secure, Canadian-based system. It complies with Canadian privacy laws and best practices in data security.
Link/Reference:https://www.nscn.ca/
LPN, RN and RPN scopes of practice: Transition to practice standards complete
The LPN, RN, and RPN scope of practice documents have now been transitioned to practice standards. The new practice standards are in effect as of June 2, 2025. The primary purpose of the Practice Standards is to guide and direct nurses' practice. They set out levels of performance that BCCNM nurse registrants are required to achieve in their practice.
Link/Reference:https://www.bccnm.ca/
NEWS AND ALERTS
HELMS Credentialing Freeze on Wednesday for Maintenance
All licensing and credentialing systems for health professionals and facilities will be unavailable on Wednesday, June 6th, from 5:00am through 8:00am to complete system upgrades and fixes.
Link/Reference:https://nursing.wa.gov/
• 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.
• Effective July 1, 2025 all licensing fees for RNs and LPNs will be increased. For licensing renewals, the implementation of this increase will be based on the license renewal date. All initial applications for licensure received on or after July 1st will be assessed at the new rate.
Link/Reference:https://health.maryland.gov/
May 2025
Nursing and Midwifery Renewal Late Fee Waived Until 15 June
To give nurses and midwives more time to complete their renewal in the new Ahpra portal, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has waived late fees for practitioners who renew before 15 June.
Nurses and midwives remain registered – and can continue to work – until 30 June and if they renew before 15 June, they will not pay a late fee.
While more than 200,000 nurses and midwives (more than a third of the workforce) have successfully renewed their registration, some practitioners are needing more support – and time – to set up their Ahpra portal and renew. The additional two weeks gives nurses and midwives that extra time without worrying about a late fee.
Ahpra is working closely with employers and other stakeholders nationwide, to support nurses and midwives to renew.
Link/Reference:
Renewal News
We are currently implementing updates to the online renewal portal to improve your experience. As a result, nurses with licenses expiring in July may temporarily be unable to access the renewal system. Please rest assured that we are working diligently to complete these updates and an update will be posted on our website once the July Renewal portal becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Link/Reference:https://health.maryland.gov/
April 2025
Coming Soon: HELMS
The Washington State Department of Health is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new licensing system for all health professionals and facilities in Washington the last week of April! The Health Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) will help create efficiencies, improve user experience, streamline processing, strengthen data access, and reduce paper-based activities.
April Credentialing Freeze
Ahead of the HELMS launch, all licensing and credentialing systems will be unavailable in order to make system upgrades. This freeze will be from Thursday, April 24th, at 5pm until the morning of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, allowing our team to transition data and launch the new system.
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) understands that having our systems down for these days will impact nurses needing to renew online or nursing applicants needing to apply for a license. We strongly recommend that nurses or nursing applicants consider applying or renewing prior to April 24, 2025 to avoid any issues. You can renew your license up to 90 days before your expiration date.
What you need to know:
Do not wait to renew your license. Renew prior to April 24, 2025, to avoid delays.
No updates or changes will be made to licenses during the freeze. Search tools like Provider Credential Search will still be available but will not be updated during the freeze.
Thank you for your consideration and support during this transition. We look forward to sharing HELMS with you!
Link/Reference:hhttps://nursing.wa.gov/
HB 975’s New Background Screening Requirement
Cleared to Care Marketing Campaign Launches to Inform Health Care Practitioners of New Background Screening Requirements
Beginning July 1, 2025, all* health care practitioners in Florida must comply with new background screening requirements when applying for an initial license or renewing an existing license. Compliance with this new law is essential to maintain licensure and continue practicing.
Act Now – Understand Your Timeline!
Failure to complete the required background screening will prevent you from obtaining or renewing your license. Given the multiple steps and processing time involved, delaying this requirement could lead to licensing delays or expiration.
Initial Licensure: A new background screening is required as part of your application—don’t wait!
License Renewal: The renewal period opens 90 days before expiration. Complete your background screening well in advance to avoid interruptions in your ability to practice.
Why This Matters
Enhanced Public Protection – Background screening ensures health care practitioners meet high safety and integrity standards, fostering public trust.
Streamlined Licensure Process – The new background screening requirement is integrated into the licensure process, making compliance simple.
Improved Practice Reputation – Maintaining compliance demonstrates professionalism, prevents disciplinary action, and strengthens your credibility in the industry.
Stay ahead of the deadline! Prepare now to ensure a smooth transition under the new requirements.
Link/Reference:https://floridasnursing.gov/
CNO Joins NNAS’s Expedited Service
We are pleased to welcome the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) to NNAS’s Expedited Service. The Expedited Service is simple, fast and safe. For a single price, IENs can now have their report released within 5 days to all Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse regulators in Canada (except Quebec and the Territories.)
NNAS is the only organization that collects and verifies all documentation nursing regulators require – making the process faster and simpler for IENs. The streamlined process has reduced the number of documents required and introduced a new strength-based way to assess education – significantly speeding up the credentialing process.
Over the coming weeks, all current and new applicants who meet the streamlined requirements and who have identified CNO as a recipient of their report will receive an email confirming that their Advisory Report has been released. The Expedited Service will be automatically applied—no further action is needed on the applicants’ part.
NNAS remains committed to supporting both Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and our regulatory body partners. By simplifying and accelerating the credentialing process, we aim to support IENs in their journey to become licensed nurses in Canada, while also supporting regulatory bodies to fulfil their mission.
Link/Reference:https://nnas.ca/
Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect.
These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition to nursing practice in Ontario.
“These regulatory changes are a testament to CNO’s commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety while continuing to address health human resource challenges,” said Silvie Crawford, RN, CNO’s Registrar/Executive Director and CEO. “By implementing fair and efficient registration processes, we’re enabling more qualified nurses who choose to practice in Ontario a more efficient process of entering the health care system, enriching it with diverse experiences and skills.”
CNO began preparing applicants for these changes following the Government of Ontario's approval on November 1, 2024. We have been communicating with applicants through emails, webinars and support through our customer service team, helping them learn how the changes may affect their applications both before and after the April 1, 2025 implementation date.
Here is what’s new:
Nursing Education Registration Requirement Update
CNO now accepts nursing education recognized or approved in any jurisdiction, provided the education was designed to prepare the applicant for the category they are applying to, and it meets the credentials required – RN applicants need a nursing baccalaureate and RPN applicants need a nursing diploma. Once an applicant meets this updated education requirement, they will become eligible to write the NCLEX-RN or REx-PN examination.
New Transition to Practice Requirement
The introduction of a Transition to Practice requirement is designed to ensure that RN and RPN applicants are familiar with the competencies specific to the context of practice in Canada.
More Credential Assessment Providers
Applicants can have their credentials validated by one of several approved credential assessment providers. Expanding the number of service providers to assess education documents ensures a streamlined and accessible process, allowing applicants to leverage the services and documents used for immigration to Canada.
Fees By-Law changes
To support the implementation of the nursing education requirement updates and the addition of more credential assessment providers, CNO Council recently approved changes to the Fees By-Law No. 2 that will ensure all applicants, whether educated in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada or abroad, would pay the same application fee.
Link/Reference:https://cno.org
2025 Nursing License Renewal
Renewals accepted: April 21, 2025 to June 30, 2025
If you do not renew your nurse license by June 30, 2025, your license will be forfeited. You will then have 2 years (until June 30, 2027) to restore your license before it is terminated altogether.
Link/Reference:https://cca.hawaii.gov/
March 2025
Internationally Educated Nurses from Designated Countries Can Now Access Expedited Application Pathway Process applies to eligible applicants educated in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the US
WINNIPEG (March 10, 2025) – Today, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (College) announced the immediate implementation of an expedited registration process for eligible internationally educated nurses (IENs) who were educated and have practiced in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
“Today’s announcement marks another milestone in the College’s ongoing efforts to streamline and modernize our application processes, all while maintaining patient safety as a top priority,” said Deb Elias, CEO/Registrar of the College. “This new process further demonstrates the College’s commitment to working with our partners in the health system and in government to safely and effectively meet health human resource objectives in Manitoba.”
This change is the latest in a series of substantial changes implemented by the College focused on streamlining application processes for internationally educated nurses since 2022. These changes have provided a dramatic increase in flexibility for applicants in meeting language proficiency requirements, currency of practice requirements, and in demonstrating comparability of nursing education and clinical competencies as shown here. The College will continue to monitor the results of this new expedited process to identify potential improvements and ensure alignment with its public protection mandate.
Link/Reference:https://www.crnm.mb.ca/
NMBA Revised English Language Skills
A revised NMBA English language skills registration standard (2025) will come into effect by April 2025. To give applicants time to familiarize themselves with the revised standard, the NMBA has published an advance copy below. Please note the Registration standard: English language skills (2019) will remain current until the revised standard comes into effect.
Link/Reference:https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
CGFNS International to Change its Name to TruMerit™
Rebranding heralds greater focus on building a future-ready global healthcare workforce
(Philadelphia, February 25, 2025)—As it expands its mission to support healthcare workforce development on a global scale, CGFNS International announced today it will change its name to TruMerit™, a decision approved by the CGFNS Board of Trustees in fall of 2024.
The initiative signifies a new journey for CGFNS, an acronym for Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, which for nearly a half-century has supported the career mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers by validating their education, skills, and experience as they seek authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. It comes in response to calls to invigorate capacity building of the healthcare workforce so it can meet the needs of people in a rapidly evolving global health landscape.
TruMerit, a reference to “genuine excellence,” points to the organization’s role in validating the meritorious achievements of global healthcare workers. It will continue to be a worldwide leader in providing these services while broadening its mission to strengthen research and advocacy in support of healthcare workforce development solutions, including global standards and frameworks for specialty certifications that will empower career pathways for healthcare workers, regardless of where they choose to work.
“With this rebranding, we are stepping into a new era of global impact with faith in the proposition that healthcare workers in every country—empowered with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to achieve excellence in their profession—can lead the way to resolving the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Dr. Peter Preziosi, the organization’s President and CEO.
“TruMerit will advocate for and generate intellectual capital to drive investment in a future-ready global healthcare workforce. We know that a commitment to the development and validation of their skills is the best contribution we can make to addressing shortages, health equity and access challenges, and the demand for patient-centric care model evolution,” he added.
The name change will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive rebranding of the organization, which will include a new visual identity across its public profile, including its website, customer portals, credentials and certificates, and social media channels. The rebranding effort will begin rolling out in mid-March and will be completed by the summer.
“Our new name carries both a meaning and a message about who we are and what is important to the global healthcare workforce we serve,” said Lea Sims, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, who led the year-long renaming initiative and is overseeing the organization’s transition to its evolving identity and new brand. “The name TruMerit reflects our longstanding mission of helping healthcare workers around the world advance their careers while preserving the earned credibility associated with CGFNS and its nearly half-century of service to nursing and the allied health professions.”
Link/Reference:https://www.cgfns.org/
February 2025
Office Closure - Inclement Weather
LSBN will be closed Tuesday January 21, 2025 through Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Link/Reference:https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
Office Closed
In observance of Presidents' Day, the NCBON office will be closed on Monday, February 17th, 2025.
Link/Reference:https://www.ncbon.com/
Expedited Pathway Latest Update
PLEASE NOTE: The Expedited Pathway for IENs from Seven Designated Countries has been temporarily paused for new applicants. IENs seeking licensure with NSCN must first apply to NNAS via the traditional licensure process.
Link/Reference:https://www.nscn.ca
NewsGeneral Registration for IQRN
The new Registration standard: General registration for internationally qualified registered nurses will come into effect by April 2025.
Please note for applicants who do not meet the requirements of the new standard, the existing IQNM assessment process remains in effect.
The new registration standard applies to nurses with a minimum of 1,800 practice hours in NMBA-approved jurisdictions, including the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada (British Columbia and Ontario), Singapore, and Spain. This new registration standard will take effect by April 2025.
Scheduled System Maintenance
Regular maintenance means we can continue to improve things for you. This website will be unavailable between 8:30pm and 9:30pm on Wednesday 12th February 2025 AEDT. Ahpra's account services, online graduate applications, financial transactions, and other online services will not be available. The online public Register of Practitioners will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Link/Reference:https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 11:00 AM Central Time
Link/Reference:https://azbn.gov/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 11:00 AM Central Time
Link/Reference:
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 8:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th Noon EST
Link/Reference:https://kybn.boardsofnursing.org/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Feb8 th 11:00 AM Central Time
Link/Reference:https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
Licenses Expire April 30, 2025
Renewal email reminders are targeted to be sent on Monday, February 10, 2025. Make sure you are enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse at www.nursys.com/e-notify. If you are already enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse, review your account, and make sure you have updated your account within the last year.
There are four APRN roles: nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist and nurse midwife. There are specialties within the nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist roles. You may remember that the licensure model for APRNs changed in 2023 from a model of recognition to licensure. When you review your APRN license, you will notice that you will have one license number per role and any specialties will be shown under the role. If you were an APRN that had multiple license numbers, your earliest license number was retained. As an example, Nurse Nancy had a Family Nurse Practitioner license number and another license number for Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In the new system, these two license records were combined into one Nurse Practitioner license with two specialties and the earliest (first) license number was retained.
Every nurse is assigned a NCSBN ID that never expires, is never assigned to another nurse, does not change when you are licensed in other states and is the easiest way to look up your record in the Nursys database. Your records are tied together by this NCSBN ID. You can learn more about your NCSBN ID at License Verification (Nursys.com) | NCSBN
Link/Reference:https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 5:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 9:00 AM PST
Link/Reference:https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 11:00 AM Central Time
Link/Reference:https://www.ndbon.org/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Saturday, Feb 8th from 10:00 AM to Sunday, Feb 9th 2:00 AM CHST.
Link/Reference:https://nmibon.info/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 11:00 AM Central Time
Link/Reference:https://oklahoma.gov/nursing.html
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 5:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 9:00 AM PST
Link/Reference:https://www.oregon.gov/
February Credentialing Freeze
Ahead of the HELMS launch, all licensing and credentialing systems will be unavailable in order to make system upgrades. This freeze will be during President’s Day weekend from Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. until the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to allow our team to transition data and launch the new system.
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) understands that having our systems down for these days will impact nurses needing to renew online or nursing applicants needing to apply for a license. We strongly recommend that nurses or nursing applicants consider applying or renewing prior to February 14, 2025 to avoid any issues. You can renew your license up to 90 days before your expiration date.
What you need to know:
• Do not wait to renew your license. Renew prior to February 14, 2025, to avoid delays.
No updates or changes will be made to licenses during the freeze. Search tools like Provider Credential Search will still be available but will not be updated during the freeze.
Thank you for your consideration and support during this transition. We look forward to sharing HELMS with you!
Link/Reference:https://nursing.wa.gov/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 8:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th Noon EST
Link/Reference:https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/
Scheduled System Maintenance
Friday, Feb 7th from 6:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 8th 10:00 AM MST
Link/Reference:https://wsbn.wyo.gov/
January 2025
Continuing Competence Program Module Launched in NSCN Registrant Portal
NSCN has launched the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) module on our registrant portal. The CCP module will allow nurses to develop their professional growth plan directly through the portal, as well as submit the plan if they are selected for audit.
Other Important Information
• January's practice support tool of is the CCP Guide for Nurses, which helps nurses learn more about the Continuing Competence Program and how to develop their professional growth plan in our registrant portal.
• A reminder that the Continuing Competence Program Audit will return in February. Those registrants who have been selected to participate will be notified on February 14, 2025.
• Have you read our RN Prescribing Competencies? RN Prescribers are accountable to possess the necessary competencies, which are grouped under 8 roles-based headings.
• Join an NSCN Regulatory Committee - from January 31 to February 28, LPNs, RNs, NPs and members of the public will have the opportunity to apply to fill committee vacancies for two Regulatory Committees. Application coming soon!
• Read our newly revised Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice for Registrants, which helps nurses understand their accountabilities, legal and professional expectations regarding sexual misconduct.
• The new ‘Entry-Level Competencies for Nurse Practitioners’ became effective on January 2, 2025.
Link/Reference:https://www.nscn.ca/
Registration for the NPTE through Maine is currently unavailable.
The existing NPTE agreement between the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Financial Regulation, Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy, expired on December 31, 2024. As of January 8, 2025, a new agreement between the two parties has not been executed. As a result, individuals are no longer able to register for the NPTE through Maine.
Link/Reference:https://www.fsbpt.org/
Office Closure - Inclement Weather
LSBN will be closed Tuesday January 21, 2025, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Link/Reference:https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
RN Licenses Expire April 30, 2025
Registered Nurses are not eligible to renew until February 1, 2025. You can prepare now by making sure you are enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse at www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx. If you are already enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse, review your account, and make sure you have updated your account within the last year. This will save you time when it is time to renew (post February 1, 2025).
Link/Reference:https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
What’s new for renewal 2025: Nursing professionals
Registration renewal starts on February 1, 2025. Here are some things you need to know before you renew.
Please note multijurisdictional registration (MJR) renewal runs from Jan. 15–March 14, 2025. Timelines for MJR renewal are different than the renewal period for other classes of registration; it will start and end earlier.
Link/Reference:https://www.bccnm.ca/
Board Approves Michigan English Test (MET) for Internationally Educated Applicants
The Board has officially approved the Michigan English Test (MET) as an accepted measure of English proficiency for internationally educated nursing applicants seeking licensure through Texas. This update allows international candidates an additional pathway to demonstrate their language skills when applying for the NCLEX® exam.
Background on the MET and Standards
The MET’s adoption as a standard aligns with established practices across various states, following the minimum score benchmarks set by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Why This Matters
Under Rule §217.4(a), internationally educated nursing applicants must meet approved English proficiency standards unless their nursing education was conducted substantially in English. The addition of the MET provides a legally sound and evidence-based option, based on research from the NCSBN, to help streamline the licensure process for qualified international candidates.
What’s Next
This decision means that applicants now have more choices in meeting Texas’s English proficiency requirements, making licensure more accessible to diverse candidates. With this approval, Texas joins a growing list of states that recognize MET as a valid standard for English proficiency in healthcare.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.bon.texas.gov/
Credentialing freeze in February. Apply and renew in January.
The Washington State Department of Health is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new licensing system for all health professionals and facilities in Washington during the third week of February 2025!
February credentialing freeze
Ahead of the HELMS launch, all licensing and credentialing systems will be unavailable in order to make system upgrades. This freeze will be during President’s Day weekend from Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. until the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to allow our team to transition data and launch the new system.
Although the freeze will only impact one business day, we understand it could impact health professionals and facilities and strongly recommend that everyone consider applying or renewing early. You are able to renew your license or credential up to 90-days before your expiration date.
What you need to know
Do not wait to renew your license or credential. Renew in January to avoid delays.
Finish applications ahead of the freeze and do not expect updates between February 14-19, 2025.
No updates or changes will be made to licenses for health professionals and facilities during the freeze.
**Link/Reference:** https://nursing.wa.gov/
Annual Registration Renewal Closes 31 January 2025
The 2025 annual registration renewal window will close on Friday, 31 January 2025 and failure to renew by the deadline, could result in your removal from the Register.
All nurses or midwives practicing in Ireland are required by law to have their name on the Register of Nurses and Midwives which is maintained by NMBI and each year it is necessary to pay the annual renewal fee to maintain their registration.
Student nurses and midwives, as well as those who have registered for the first time, on or after 1 September 2024, are not required to renew until the 2026 annual renewal cycle.
We have developed several useful guides to assist registrants through the annual renewal process. Further details can be found on the Annual Renewal page of our website.
Voluntary removals
Registrants can voluntarily remove their name from the Register of Nurses and Midwives on MyNMBI, free of charge until 31 January 2025. If you chose this option, you must select every division you are registered in to remove your name entirely from the Register.
Removal from the Register for non-payment of the annual registration renewal fee
If the annual renewal is not completed by the Friday, 31 January 2025, or if you have not voluntarily removed your registration, we are legally obliged to include your name on the list of registrants that will be considered by the Board for removal. Removals from the Register for failure to pay the annual renewal fee are considered by the Board under Section77(1) of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, as amended. The Board will consider removals at its meeting on 12 February 2025. Please note that notifications of removals are sent to employers, the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive (under Section 82 of the Act).
Updating your contact details
Please ensure that your details are up to date, including contact information (address, email address and phone number) and employment details. This is a legal requirement under Section 53 of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, as amended. If any of your contact information changes, please ensure that you update your details on the portal within 30 days.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.nmbi.ie/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, Jan 10th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Jan 11th 11:00 AM Central Time
**Link/Reference:** https://azbn.gov/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, Jan 10th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Jan 11th 11:00 AM Central Time
**Link/Reference:** https://healthy.arkansas.gov/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, Jan 10th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, Jan 11th 11:00 AM Central Time
**Link/Reference:** https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
Office Closed
The Board of Nursing will be closed on Monday, 1/20/2025 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Board will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 1/21/2025.
**Link/Reference:** https://health.maryland.gov/
Division of Professional Registration Update
The Division of Professional Registration and its boards are in the process of moving to a new, more modern, and accessible licensure system! You will be able to change your name, address; apply for a new license, and renew your current license. PLEASE be aware that if the Division receives your application between January 3, 2025, and January 14, 2025, there will be a delay in obtaining licensure. The Division and its boards will not be able to process your application during that time period as we transition to the new system. The new system goes live January 14, 2025!!
The Division of Professional Registration and its boards are in the process of moving to a new, more modern, and accessible licensure system! The system will allow greater ease and efficiency for you, as a licensee. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ON DISCIPLINE OR EXPECT TO BE RELEASED FROM DISCIPLINE -- you will not receive any automatic notifications as you have during the period of your discipline If you have a discipline requirement due or your discipline is ending between January 3, 2025, and January 14, 2025. Please contact your board office for additional information!
**Link/Reference:** https://www.pr.mo.gov/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, January 10th from 6:00 PM to Saturday, January 11th 10:00 AM MST
**Link/Reference:** https://www.bon.nm.gov/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, Jan 10th from 5:00 PM to Saturday, Jan 11th 9:00 AM PST
**Link/Reference:** https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Scheduled Maintenance
Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 AM to Sunday, January 12th 2:00 AM CHST.
**Link/Reference:** https://nmibon.info/
Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, Jan 10th from 6:00 PM to Saturday, Jan 11th 10:00 AM MST
**Link/Reference:** https://wsbn.wyo.gov/
December 2024
CRNA Joins the NNAS Expedited Service Program
We are pleased to announce that the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is now part of the NNAS Expedited Service Program. This allows us to deliver faster, more efficient assessments, ensuring that advisory reports are issued to CRNA, and all other participating regulatory bodies*, within just five days of receiving all necessary documents.
All current applicants have been notified of this update, and for. Both current and new applicants identifying CRNA in their application, will automatically transition to the Expedited Service—no further action is needed on your part. This streamlined process has reduced the number of documents required, significantly speeding up the credentialing process. As well, nursing education is now being assessed at a country-level resulting in better quality assessments while reducing the time associated with conducting individual assessments.
*With the inclusion of CRNA, more than 90 percent of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RPNs) regulators are now part of NNAS expedited service.
NNAS remains committed to supporting both Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and our regulatory body partners. By simplifying and accelerating the credentialing process, we aim to support IENs in their journey to become licensed nurses in Canada, while also supporting regulatory bodies to fulfil their mission.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.nnas.ca/
Office Closure
The Board of Nursing will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. The Board will reopen for business at 8:30 a.m. on Monday December 23, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Board of Nursing will also be closed on Wednesday, 12/25/2024 and again on Wednesday, 01/01/2025 in observance of Christmas Day and New Years Day. The Board will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, 12/26/2024 and 01/02/2025.
**Link/Reference:** https://health.maryland.gov/
Mandated Training Related to Child Abuse
Updated Mandated Reporter Training Requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework. This law requires that mandated reporters, including those who have previously undergone the current training, complete the updated training curriculum by April 1, 2025.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.op.nysed.gov/
Christmas/New Year Opening Hours for Assisting Annual Renewals
We would like to advise registrants who are completing their annual renewal of our Christmas and New Year opening hours.
The 2025 annual registration renewal window is open until 31 January 2025. To date more than 34,000 nurses and midwives have renewed their registration and we would like to sincerely thank them for completing the process.
The annual renewal process must be completed through our online portal, MyNMBI. We cannot accept annual renewal payments by phone. Renewals can be done on a mobile however, for the best experience, we recommend using a laptop or desktop.
We have developed several useful guides to assist registrants through the process. They can be found on our website.
Registrants can voluntarily remove their name from the Register of Nurses and Midwives on MyNMBI, free of charge until 31 January 2025. More information about the voluntarily removal process can be found on our website.
The annual registration fee goes towards our work to support nurses and midwives to provide the highest standards of professional practice. Through our registration, education and guidance, and fitness to practise functions we enhance the safety of service users. Further information about the work we do can be found on our website.
Our opening times over this period can be found below.
Monday, 23 and Tuesday, 24 December - Open 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday, 25 December - Closed (Christmas day)
Thursday, 26 December - Closed (St. Stephen's day)
Friday, 27 December - Open 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday, 28 and Sunday 29 December - Closed
Monday, 30 and Tuesday, 31 December - Open 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday, 1 January 2025 - Closed (New Year's day)
Thursday, 2 and Friday 3 Jan 2025 - Open 9:00am - 5:30pm
**Link/Reference:** https://www.nmbi.ie/
Office Closed
Please be aware that our office will be closed during the Christmas period.
We encourage you to complete your APC renewal as soon as possible, while the team are still available. Our office will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024 and reopen at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025.
**Link/Reference:**
Holiday Office Closure
The NANB office will be closed from noon Tuesday, December 24 through January 1, 2025, re-opening for regular business hours on Thursday January 2, 2025.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.nanb.nb.ca/
Canada Post Strike Updates
Dear Applicants,
We understand you may be aware of the current disruptions with Canada Post. We want to reassure you that NNAS services are designed to minimize any impact caused by such delays.
To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner:
Upload your ID directly to the portal.
Third parties should send all communications and document submissions to the following address:
Mailing address for documents
National Nursing Assessment Service
Post Office Box 8658
Philadelphia, PA
19101-8658, USA
Courier address for documents
National Nursing Assessment Service
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA
19104-2651, USA
Where electronic submission is possible, we encourage you to utilize this option. For assistance, please contact us at support@nnas.ca.
For any questions or support related to your application or documents, our dedicated support team is here to help:
Toll-Free: +1 (855) 977-1898
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
Email: support@nnas.ca
Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in NNAS.
**Link/Reference:** https://www.nnas.ca/
Online Portal Maintenance
Online applications through HELMS will be unavailable Friday (02/14/2025) from 5 p.m. - the morning of Wednesday (02/19/2025)
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
Nursing and midwifery register grows but pace of international nurse recruitment slows
Read our latest mid-year data report
The register of all nursing and midwifery professionals who can practise in the UK has reached a record 841,367, but a pillar of recent growth – international recruitment – has slowed in pace, according to new data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
The register now comprises 778,340 nurses (+1.7 percent since April), 45,198 midwives (+2.4 percent), 11,551 nursing associates (+6.2 percent) and 6,278 dual registrants (those registered as both a nurse and midwife; -1.3 percent).
For the first time there are more than 200,000 internationally educated professionals on the register – 23.8 percent of the total available UK nursing and midwifery workforce. Of these registered professionals, 67,576 were educated in India (+8.3 percent since April) and 50,180 were educated in the Philippines (+2.2 percent).
However, 16.6 percent fewer international professionals joined the register (12,534) and 33 percent more left (2,573) in the six months to 30 September, than in the same period last year. These 2,573 leavers account for 1.4 percent of all international professionals on the register, compared to 1.2 percent who left between April and September 2023.
The total number of professionals – whether UK or internationally educated – who joined the register for the first time between April and September fell by 9.2 percent to 27,313 (compared to 30,085 in the six months to September 2023).
Total leavers rose by 6.3 percent to 14,142 (compared to 13,305 leavers in the six months to September 2023). However, the number of leavers given as a proportion of the growing register is unchanged at 1.7 percent.
As the total number of leavers increases, so too does the segment of professionals leaving after five years or less on the register: 1,799 in the six months to September, compared to 1,211 in the same period last year. That is an increase of 48.6 percent for the period but is unchanged when viewed as a proportion of the register (0.2 percent).
Kuljit Dhillon, NMC Interim Executive Director of Strategy and Insight, said:
“Nursing and midwifery are among the UK’s most trusted professions, so as we head into another tough winter, we hope there is small comfort in the growth of our register to a record 841,000.
“At the same time, there are notes of caution in our data around international recruitment, which has been a pillar of workforce growth in recent years. We’ve seen a fall in internationally educated joiners and an even higher proportional rise in leavers, although it’s important to view leavers’ data through the lens of a growing register.
“We hope our data and insights will support workforce planning and research in the UK, ensuring the most effective delivery of services that people and communities across the country rely on for their health and wellbeing.”
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmc.org.uk/
November 2024
Office Closed
The ABN offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, December 2.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
Breaking News
The Board of Nursing will be closed on Thursday, 11/28/2024 and Friday, 11/29/2024 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. The Board will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, 12/02/2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Reminder: Annual Registration for 2025 is Open
We would like to remind registrants that the 2025 annual registration renewal window is open and you can renew until 31 January 2025.
To date, more than 19,000 nurses and midwives have completed their annual registration renewal.
We would like to thank everyone who has completed the process and we encourage those who have yet to renew, to do so as soon as possible.
Renewals must be done through our online portal, MyNMBI. We cannot accept annual renewal payments by phone. Renewing online is easy and only takes a few minutes to complete. We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop to renew your registration.
Student nurses and midwives, as well as those who have registered for the first time, on or after 1 September 2024, are not required to renew until the 2026 annual renewal cycle.
We have developed several useful guides to assist you through the process. They can be found on the Annual Renewal page of our website.
If you need support, please call 0818 200 116 (+353 818 200 116 from outside Ireland), Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm or email our Registration Department at regservices@nmbi.ie.
You can voluntarily remove your name from the Register of Nurses and Midwives on MyNMBI, free of charge until 31 January 2025. More information about the voluntarily removal process can be found on our website.
Important points to note
All nurses or midwives practising in Ireland are required by law to have their name on the Register of Nurses and Midwives. To maintain their registration, it is necessary to pay the annual renewal fee.
If you do not renew or voluntarily remove your registration, your name will be removed from the Register. The Board considers removals from the Register for failure to pay the annual renewal fee (Section77 (1) of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011). Please note that notifications of removals are sent to employers, the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive (under Section 82 of the Act).
If your name is removed from the Register for non-payment of your annual renewal fee and you wish to restore your name to the Register, a fee of €250 in addition to your annual renewal fee will apply. You will also need to comply with the restoration requirements at the time of application.
When completing the process, please ensure that all contact information is up to date, including address, email address and phone number. This is a legal requirement under Section 53 of the Nurses and Midwives Act, as amended.
Your annual registration fee goes towards our work to support nurses and midwives to provide the highest standards of professional practice. Through our registration, education and guidance, and fitness to practise functions we enhance the safety of service users. Further information about the work we do can be found on our website.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmbi.ie/
AHCA Clearinghouse Legacy Applications Downtime
The background screening Clearinghouse Results Website will undergo scheduled maintenance as part of the ongoing efforts to update systems. Please make note of the following important information:
Downtime Schedule:
The Clearinghouse Results Website will be down from Friday, November 8th at 5:00 PM to Monday, November 18th at 8:00 AM. During this period, the system will be inaccessible for regular use as AHCA deploys the new system. This downtime could mean delays for applicants who get a LiveScan screening November 8 and thereafter.
**Link/Reference:**
https://floridasnursing.gov/
February Credentialing Freeze
All Licensing and credentialing systems for health professionals and facilities will be unavailable from Friday, February 14, 2025 5:00pm until Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the morning to complete system upgrades.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
New PTE Score Requirement
Regarding the new PTE exam score, applications purchased before December 1, 2024, will follow the current PTE scores.
Applications purchased on or after December 1, 2024, will follow the new PTE scores. If an applicant has older PTE scores, they will not be accepted for new orders purchased on or after December 1, 2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
October 2024
English Exam Score Requirements for VisaScreen
Effective December 1, 2024, CGFNS will require applicants who use the PTE Academic to meet the English language proficiency requirement to receive a 63 on the speaking section. The overall score of 55 and minimum score of 50 on the other sections will not change.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
Record-breaking Renewal Rates at the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
For the second consecutive year, a record number of registrants renewed their permits with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) to continue practising nursing in Alberta. The CRNA leverages technology and embraces fair and equitable registration processes to make registering and renewing a permit simple and efficient for qualified individuals.
Registrants, including registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), are required to renew their permits with the CRNA on an annual basis to continue practising in Alberta.
44,798 registrants renewed their permits for the 2024-2025 practice year. This includes:
43,856 registered nurses
933 nurse practitioners
4,449 more registrants renewed their permits compared to the 2023-2024 renewal period, an increase of 11 per cent. NP renewals saw a 15 per cent increase.
In addition to the 44,798 renewed permits, 5,432 registrants moved to the non-practising register from which they can return to practice at any time.
Outside of renewal, nurses continue to join the CRNA's register for various reasons throughout the year, this includes: recent graduates, transfers from other Canadian and international jurisdictions, and those who choose to return to practice after taking a leave.
Renewal is one of the ways the CRNA protects the public, ensuring registrants continue to provide safe, competent and ethical care in Alberta.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nurses.ab.ca/
One Week Left to Renew Your Licence!
To be eligible to practice on November 1, 2024, you must renew your licence before the renewal period ends on October 31, 2024. To avoid an unexpected delay, we strongly encourage you to renew your licence as soon as possible.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
Office Closure for Citizenship Day and the General Election
The Office of the NMI BON will be CLOSED on Monday, November 4th, 2024, in celebration of Citizenship Day and Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 in observance for the General Election. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.
Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024.
Thank you for your understanding.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
Certified Global Nurse-Rehabilitation Exam
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your interest in the Certified Global Nurse-Rehabilitation exam and credential. We have postponed our November initial exam offering to provide greater orientation and support to potential candidates who are requesting resources to adequately prepare for the process. In addition, eligibility and registration cut-off dates were prohibitive for many, so we will launch our initial exam sometime in the first quarter of 2025.
In the meantime, we will be publishing some instructive videos and supportive materials that can assist you and your eligible applicants with pursuing the exam process. Look for these resources in the next two months via our website.
One of the resources we can point you to now is the below episode of our Care Anywhere podcast, where our CEO Peter Preziosi and the chief of our Global Health Workforce Institute, Julia To Dutka, talk about the need for global certifications--like the CGN-R credential--to support workforce development and capacity around the world.
Thank you again.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
Notice of LogMeIn Rescue (LMI) Maintenance Impacting ProctorU Online Proctoring Platform
There will be an upcoming LogMeIn Rescue (LMI) maintenance window on November 9th, from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST) that will impact the ProctorU Online Proctoring Platform. The ProctorU Online Proctoring Platform, used to write registration exams, relies on LMI for remote access as well as communication between proctors and candidates.
To minimize any disruptions, ProctorU will implement a blackout period from November 8th, 12 AM until November 9th, 3:59 AM AST. This will prevent new appointments from being scheduled during this time, with the first available slot opening at 4 AM AST.
A small number of candidates are currently scheduled during this maintenance window, and the Meazure Learning Support team will be reaching out to those impacted to assist with rescheduling within your approved testing window.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 and Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://cno.org/
Language in the clinical setting
The role of the Nursing Council is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by providing for mechanisms to ensure that nurses are competent and fit to practise their professions.
No applicant for registration may be registered as a nurse if they do not satisfy the Council that they are able to communicate effectively to practise as a nurse and that their ability to communicate in and comprehend English is sufficient to protect the health and safety of the public.
A further requirement under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 is that the Council must set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence (including competencies that will enable effective and respectful interaction with Māori), and ethical conduct to be observed by nurses.
We are aware of the increasingly diverse nursing workforce and the diverse New Zealand population and that there will be times when it is appropriate to communicate in other languages including Te Reo Māori. We support diversity and inclusiveness in the nursing workforce to meet the needs of our diverse population.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/
Office Closure for The Holidays
LSBN will be closed on the following dates in observance of state holidays:
Tuesday, November 5 in observance of Election Day
Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29 in observance of Acadian Day
Tuesday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31 in observance of New Years Eve
Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
ABN OFFICE CLOSURE – October 14
The ABN offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
How to Access Digital License Cards
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and better serve you, we recently implemented our new licensing system, Oasis. Alongside the launch of Oasis, we have discontinued printing and mailing physical license cards. Instead, license cards are now issued as a digital file which allows you to save copies to your phones and other electronic devices. Our decision to move
licenses to a digital format provides quicker access to your license. However, if you prefer having a physical copy you can also print them at home.
**Link/Reference:**
https://dopl.idaho.gov/
Nursing Renewals
The renewal period for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs whose license expires 12/31/2024 will open on 11/2/2024. Please watch your email for reminders.
**Link/Reference:**
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/
Office Closure for Commonwealth Cultural Day
The Office of the NMI BON will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14, 2024 for Commonwealth Cultural Day. Thank you for your understanding.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
Update on License Verification From Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
NNAS has been informed by the Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria (NMCN) that they have resumed issuing verifications of certificates or licensure and letters of good standing. NNAS Advisory Reports will be issued once all required documentation for the NNAS application process is collected and verified, including the required license verification documentation from NMCN.
**Link/Reference:**
nnas.ca
Office Closure
BCCNM's offices will be closed Friday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct. 14. We will open again on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.bccnm.ca/
Renewal
Licenses Expiring October 31, 2024
Registered Nurse
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pals.pa.gov/
RN Renewal Information
Renewals begin on September 1, 2024, and must be completed by October 31, 2024. If not completed by this date, your RN license will lapse, and you won't be able to practice as a Registered Nurse in WV until you reinstate your license.
Continuing Education
Renewing RNs need to complete 12 hours of continuing education (CE) from a Board-approved provider per renewal cycle.
Newly-licensed RNs only need 3 hours of CE on safe prescribing and drug diversion, completed within 1 year of receiving your initial license.
If you would like more detail please visit our Education page.
APRNs with RN license:
If you have a West Virginia APRN license and a prerequisite WV RN license, then you will be required to renew your WV RN license as well. The RN renewal fee will be waived for active WV APRNs who have a WV RN license.
Update - CE Compliance Verified At Renewal
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses partners with CEBroker as our official continuing education tracking system. Beginning with 2024 your CE compliance will be electronically verified at the time of renewal.
HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR FREE CE BROKER ACCOUNT
Visit https://cebroker.com/wv/plans
Select Explore other plans
Select the Basic Account option
Enter your license number and get started tracking your continuing education!
**Link/Reference:**
https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/
System Maintenance
This website will be unavailable while undergoing system maintenance from Friday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. US Central Time through Sunday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. US Central Time. During this time, you will not be able to schedule, reschedule, or cancel test appointments. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pearsonvue.com/
We're Planning Site Maintenance: 11-13 October
Planning to book a test, share scores or practice? Site maintenance from 11-13th October means your MyPTE account won't be available for a few days.
Get ahead by sharing scores and completing any bookings or preparation before 10th October, and we'll get back on Monday, 14.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pearsonpte.com/
September 2024
Introducing the CRNA's Revised Practice Guidance Framework
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is dedicated to promoting safe and effective nursing care for all Albertans. As part of this commitment, the CRNA has introduced a new model of practice guidance to support registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in delivering high-quality care that aligns with professional standards, ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements. This new framework not only benefits registrants but also helps the public understand what they can expect from RNs and NPs in Alberta.
The complete Practice Guidance Framework can be read here.
Practice Guidance
Registrants, employers and members of the public can seek practice guidance related to the following topics:
Standards of Practice: Understanding the CRNA's standards of practice, their intent, and what registrants are accountable for across different practice settings.
Code of Ethics: Applying the Code of Ethics to generic nursing scenarios to ensure ethical decision-making in practice.
Continuing Competence Requirements: Meeting the continuing competence requirements necessary for annual permit renewal.
Registration Requirements and Policies: Navigating registration requirements and understanding relevant policies for maintaining good standing with the CRNA.
The CRNA is not able to address specific clinical scenarios or questions related to an employer's policies or procedures. Instead, practice guidance focuses on providing general guidance that supports informed decision-making across a range of practice settings.
How to Ask for Practice Guidance?
Anyone can ask for practice guidance at any time via the Ask Our Experts a Question form. Requestors will receive an initial response via email and have the opportunity to connect with a Registered Nurse Consultant to ask follow-up questions.
Additionally, the answers to commonly asked questions can be found in the Practice Guidance FAQs.
Confidentiality
Anyone seeking practice guidance must include their name and contact details as part of the request. Practice guidance cannot be provided anonymously.
The information collected during the practice guidance process may be used by the College for other purposes but is bound by privacy legislation and our privacy statement.
Protecting Albertans
The CRNA remains committed to supporting nurses in providing safe, competent and ethical care. The new practice guidance framework is a key component in achieving this goal by fostering a health care environment that prioritizes the well-being and safety of all Albertans.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nurses.ab.ca/
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The NANB Office will be closed on September 30 to demonstrate our commitment to fostering greater awareness, understanding and respect with Indigenous communities to build a better future for all. At NANB, we want to take this moment to reflect on the tragic history and the inter-generational impacts of residential schools and honour the children who never returned home, survivors, their families, and communities. As the regulator of the nursing profession in New Brunswick, NANB is committed to dismantle and eradicate Indigenous-specific racism that persists in the health-care system, challenge misconceptions and biases, and ensure that Indigenous people receive anti-racist, culturally safe, equitable, and timely care.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nanb.nb.ca/
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
cno.org
Renewal Period
The 2024 Kentucky nurse renewal period is now open, from September 15 through midnight of October 31, 2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
cno.org
System Maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, access to Ahpra's account services, registration renewal, online graduate applications and other online services will be unavailable between 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday 17th September 2024 and 01:00am AEST on Wednesday 18th September 2024. However, you will still be able to access the register of practitioners. We apologise for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
Portal Issue
We are aware of an issue with completing the application process on our application portal and are working to rectify the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nnas.ca/
August 2024
Practice Permit Renewals Underway
The annual permit renewal period is open for registrants of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
Every year from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, registrants of the CRNA who currently have a practice permit and want to continue practising in the province must apply to renew their permit.
As part of this process, they must meet all of the requirements, which indicate they are able to continue to provide care in a competent, ethical and safe manner.
If a registrant's renewal application is approved, they can continue practising in the 2024-2025 practice year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2025. If a permit is denied or expires due to non-renewal, the individual can no longer work under a protected title or designation in Alberta. In these cases, eligible individuals who wish to continue practising in Alberta must then submit a return to practice application.
The annual renewal process is one of the ways the CRNA protects the public through regulation of the nursing profession. At any time, the public can search the list of registrants with active permits via the Find a Nurse Tool."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nurses.ab.ca/
Scheduled System Maintenance
ORBS will be performing system maintenance this week. Below is a list of nursing boards that will be affected by the downtime.
Arizona
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 05:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th 9:00 AM Mountain Time
Arkansas
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 07:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th 11:00 AM Central Time
Kentucky
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 11:00 AM CT.
Louisiana
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 11:00 AM CT.
New Mexico
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 6:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 10:00 AM MDT.
Nevada
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 5:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 9:00 AM PST.
NMI
Scheduled downtime for Saturday, August 10th from 10:00 AM to Sunday, August 11th 2:00 AM CHST.
Ohio
Scheduled Maintenance - The eLicense Ohio application will be temporarily unavailable from 9:00 PM on Friday, August 9th until 1:00 AM EST on Saturday, August 10th for maintenance.
Oklahoma
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 07:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th 11:00 AM Central Time
Oregon
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 05:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Texas
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 7:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 11:00 AM CDT.
West Virginia
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 08:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Wyoming
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, August 9th from 6:00 PM to Saturday, August 10th at 10:00 AM MDT.
**Link/Reference:**
RN & APRN Renewal
RN & APRN Renewal applications will be available no later than September 30, 2024, in accordance with 12 AAC 44.315(a). Please note, you must wait for an updated renewal application to renew your license. You cannot renew your license using any prior renewal forms.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/
LPN License Renewal Time!
The LPN license renewal cycle begins July 1 and lasts through September 15. To avoid entering the late renewal period (September 16 - October 31) and being assessed a $50 late fee, make sure to renew your LPN license before September 16.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.ohio.gov/
July 2024
"State Office Closure - July 4
The offices of the Alabama Board of Nursing will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will reopen on Friday, July 5."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
"CGFNS International Announces First Global Credential for Rehab Nurses
(PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2024) – CGFNS International, a worldwide leader in international credentials evaluation to support health worker careers, has launched the first-ever global credential for registered nurses working in rehabilitation, habilitation or restorative care.
The Certified Global Nurse – Rehabilitation (CGN-R) credential is intended to advance and improve services for the more than two billion people worldwide who need this care. It has been developed specifically for eligible registered nurses worldwide who wish to have their applied experience and competencies in rehab care recognized and verified by passing a certification examination.
The exam was created in collaboration with a global taskforce of more than 60 rehabilitation nursing experts from 17 countries who contributed their knowledge and guidance to develop a global competency framework for rehabilitation nursing and to create a test blueprint for a competency-based exam. The taskforce’s framework is aligned with the Rehabilitation Competency Framework established by the World Health Organization.
Accordingly, those who earn the CGN-R credential will be able to show their employers, prospective employers and others that they have been assessed against a global industry standard for rehabilitation care and that their expertise has been benchmarked against other nurses in rehab care worldwide.
Registration for the CGN-R exam will open in July, with testing dates to be scheduled for November. Registered (first-level) nurses with at least two years’ work experience in rehabilitation care are eligible to apply. Further details on eligibility requirements, exam topics and how to apply can be found in the exam handbook, now available at the CGFNS website.
“This will be the first global specialty certification offered anywhere for rehab nursing. It represents a huge shift for our global health workforce, for whom specialty credentials are often out of reach and require migration to the countries that offer them. The CGN-R certification will enable rehabilitation nurses everywhere to demonstrate a validated specialty skillset to their employers, carry the credential with them wherever they want to work in the world, and advance their career opportunities,” said Julia To Dutka, Chief of the CGFNS Global Health Workforce Development Institute, which is leading the initiative to develop this and other global credentials for the rehabilitation workforce.
“Provider certifications enable health systems and hospitals to confidently identify the most well-equipped workforce candidates to meet their burgeoning care needs. At a time when qualified interdisciplinary care teams are critically needed in rehabilitation care, the CGN-R establishes a global standard against which employers can set the bar for provider qualifications within their health systems,” said Terrence Carolan, Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services of CARF International, an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits more than 66,000 rehabilitation and other health and human service providers on five continents and that has advised CGFNS in developing the CGN-R credential.
Nurses who sit for the initial CGN-R exam in November will receive a discount on exam fees.
CGFNS is also offering an early adopter program for hospitals, health systems or rehabilitation organizations that would like to invest in specialty certification for their rehab nurse workforce. The program includes opportunities to host the CGN-R exam onsite for their rehab nursing teams and earn an early adopter’s badge for organizational recognition."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
"Important: License Verification from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
NNAS was recently informed by NMCN that they have deactivated their verification portal as of March 14, 2024 and have suspended issuing verifications of certificate or licensure and letters of good standing. We understand this is a temporary pause. The license verification from NMCN still remains a requirement for NNAS applications. Applicants may still continue to submit other documents required for their NNAS application. While the NMCN license verification process is paused, your NNAS application will not expire."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nnas.ca/
"Scheduled Outage Notification
CGFNS Connect will be down for maintenance and updates on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 6:30AM to 8:00AM [U.S. Eastern Time Zone]. Thank you for your patience."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
"Technical Issues
IMPORTANT: DELPROS is currently experiencing technical issues with email notifications. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Please check back within 24 hours. This message will be updated when this issue has been resolved."
**Link/Reference:**
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
"It is Renewal Year!
The renewal period opens October 1, 2024
Plan ahead - Do not wait until the last minute to renew
There is no grace period
Any RN, LPN, APRN or CNA who has not completed the renewal process may not practice after December 31, 2024"
**Link/Reference:**
https://wsbn.wyo.gov/
"English Language Proficiency Policy Updated to Include Occupational English Test (OET) and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Communicating effectively in English or French is critical to providing safe nursing practice in Canada. Language tests are one method to assess language proficiency.
A key activity for a language proficiency test to be accepted is standard-setting. Standard-setting procedures involve a scientific methodology and subject-matter experts’ consensus to establish and justify passing scores and to support the policy issue of how good a performance must be to be considered good enough. These cut-scores are used to determine if candidates have achieved the language proficiency standard required for practicing as a nurse at the entry-level.
In March 2024, the Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) and IntelliEval held an independent standard-setting workshop involving 15 panelists representing the nursing profession, educators and regulators across Canada to complete the standard-setting scores for the Occupational English Test (OET). The OET is an English language test for specific occupational purposes designed to assess the English language proficiency of foreign-trained healthcare professionals seeking to register and practice in an English-speaking environment. There was consensus on the cut scores, and they are available to view here.
In April 2024, CNRC and IntelliEval held an independent standard-setting workshop involving 14 panelists representing the nursing profession, educators and regulators across Canada to complete the standard-setting scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. The PTE Academic is a computer-based English test that assesses your academic-level speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. There was consensus on the cut scores, and they are available to view here.
NSCN has updated our policy to include the OET and the PTE Academic as a way for applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency. If you are an internationally educated nurse currently in the application process for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia and feel that the new cut scores will change how you meet the English language proficiency requirement, please reach out to our Registration Services team."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
"MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience."
**Link/Reference:**
https://cno.org
"Important Update
Effective July 11, 2024 to July 16, 2024 the Applicant and Member Logins will be disabled due to transition to our new database, Alinity."
**Link/Reference:**
https://crnpei.ca/
Temporary Service Disruption
The first phase of the CRNS’s transition to our new registrant database, Alinity, will go live on Monday, July 22, 2024. Some services will be temporarily paused on Wednesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. to prepare for the change.
The Nurse License Check system and the Continuing Competence Program online platform will not be available during this time and applications will not be processed.
These services will resume on July 22 at 8 a.m
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.crns.ca/
Board Service Outage
The Board is experiencing service outages due to the global Microsoft issue. Some Board services are not available until the problem is resolved.
**Link/Reference:**
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
"Renew your license without a late fee
NURSES: The deadline to renew your license without a late fee has been extended to June 30, 2024."
**Link/Reference:**
https://mn.gov/boards
Scheduled Maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, access to Ahpra's account services, registration renewal, online graduate applications and other online services will be unavailable between 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 and 01:00am AEST on Wednesday 24th July 2024. However, you will still be able to access the register of practitioners. We apologise for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
"Scheduled Maintenance
The eLicense Ohio application will be temporarily unavailable on Friday, August 9th from 9:00 PM until 1:00 AM EST for maintenance."
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.ohio.gov/
Important Licence Renewal Information
The licence renewal period for the 2024-2025 year opens on September 4! To be eligible to practice on November 1, 2024, you must renew your licence before the renewal period closes on October 31, 2024.
Important Dates to Remember In 2024
September 4: First day to renew your licence.
October 9: Deadline to be entered into the early bird licence renewal contest.
October 31: Deadline to renew your licence.
November 1: First day of the new licensure year.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://cno.org
Online Renewal Update
The Renewal period begins September 1st, for the period November 1st to October 31st. Current registrants must complete renewal by October 1st, or a late fee will apply. Anyone not renewed by October 31st of any year will no longer be a member, and a reinstatement will be required.
The renewal fee for an RN will be $529.68 ($451.48 + CNPS fee $78.20). Anyone on PAD pays an additional $1 per month fee for using the service (this represents the bank charges).
**Link/Reference:**
https://crnpei.ca/
June 2024
"The North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) is excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new licensing system. This update is designed to improve your experience and streamline the licensing process.
System Downtime Alert:
Please be aware that due to this transition, you are encouraged to apply for registration/licensure as soon as possible. All online applications will be unavailable beginning June 7, 2024, through June 16, 2024. During the transition, all applications that were submitted prior to June 7th will continue to be processed. All open applications that have not been paid by 11:59 PM CDT, June 6, 2024 , will be voided and will need to be resubmitted on the new online system.
Launch of New Portal:
Our new license and registration portal will launch on June 17, 2024."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.ndbon.org/
"Connecticut Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact
External
CHICAGO – Gov. Ned Lamont signed the NLC into law on May 30, 2024, making Connecticut the 42nd jurisdiction to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states."
**Link/Reference:**
https://portal.ct.go
"Fee Change For KS Criminal Background Check
Effective July 1, 2024, the fees for the KBI background check services will increase"
**Link/Reference:**
https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
The Board will be closed for business Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Board will re-open for business at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://mbon.maryland.go
"Office Closure for Juneteenth
The Office of the NMI BON will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for Juneteenth. Thank you for your understanding."
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
"English Language Proficiency Test
There are three different tests that you can take to demonstrate your English language proficiency. In June 2024, we added a new English language proficiency test option, the Occupational English Test."
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
"MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience."
**Link/Reference:**
https://cno.org
"Renew your license without a late fee
NURSES: The deadline to renew your license without a late fee has been extended to June 30, 2024."
**Link/Reference:**
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
"MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience."
**Link/Reference:**
https://cno.org/en/news/
May 2024
Update
We are currently experiencing system performance issues with our licensing database, which is causing increased delays and timeouts. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://dopl.utah.gov/nursing/
2024 National Nursing Week
National Nursing Week (NNW) is May 6-12, 2024, and this year’s theme is Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.
Nurses maintain one of the highest levels of trust amongst health professionals, and this trust is maintained in part through professional self-regulation.
The Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) is proud to carry out the mandate of supporting nurses in the provision of safe, ethical and competent care, while assuring the public of a certain standard of nursing care.
On NNW 2024, NANB salutes all New Brunswick nurses. As the world of health professional regulation evolves, NANB must respond and progress to continually remain relevant, effective and ensure legislated responsibilities are accomplished.
New Brunswick faces major challenges in improving the working conditions of its nurses. Innovative solutions are possible. Canada’s Chief Nursing Office, Dr. Leigh Chapman, has recently led the release of the Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the Working Lives of Nurses in Canada. It is a practical resource created by and for nurses that contains initiatives to improve the working lives of nurses in Canada. A document worth discussing!
Visit the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA) website to learn more about this year’s theme, download social media images/ posters and to register for NNW events.
During this year’s NNW, NANB will randomly choose 24 nurses from the provincial nursing database to receive free 2025 registration renewal. Winners will be contacted directly by email.
Happy National Nursing Week to one and all!
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nanb.nb.ca/
Nursing Council Welcomes Opening of Simulation Centre
The Nursing Council says the opening of a simulation centre in Christchurch marks a significant milestone in its new competence assessment process for internationally qualified nurses (IQNs).
The Council has contracted healthcare organisation Nurse Maude to be the sole provider of its IQN clinical examination. Those nurses requiring a competence assessment will have to pass the exam to be able to register to practise in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nurses will take the exam in person at the Nurse Maude Simulation and Assessment Centre which has a series of rooms designed to represent typical clinical, hospital, and community facilities, along with an IT control room.
Applicants will have 10 exam stations to work through in a three-hour objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). The scenarios they are tested on provide a realistic representation of the clinical situations faced by qualified nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The centre, which has about 30 staff ranging from examiners through to specialist simulation technicians, has the capacity to host up to 20 candidates per day, four days a week, for a total of 80 weekly examinations.
Nursing Council Chief Executive Catherine Byrne says the opening of the centre is the culmination of months of work, “We are confident that the partnership with Nurse Maude, using its purpose-designed facilities, will deliver an objective and robust examination for internationally qualified nurses.”
Nurse Maude Chief Executive Jim Magee says it’s exciting the two organisations can work together to provide a service of such importance to the country’s health sector.
“The centre and its staff draw on the fundamental healthcare knowledge and skills developed by our organisation over many years.”
Prior to the clinical exam, applicants will attend a two-day orientation and preparation course at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch.
Its Faculty of Health Executive Dean, Associate Professor Cathy Andrew, says the partnership with Nurse Maude is a welcome development.
“This formal collaboration with Nurse Maude, which is one of Christchurch’s oldest healthcare providers, is great news for Canterbury. The university is really looking forward to providing this course for internationally qualified nurses.”
Nurses arriving in the country for the clinical exam will have already completed and passed a Nursing Council theoretical examination, taken online, which tests nursing knowledge across a range of competencies.
Those IQNs who applied to the Council before this new competence process was in place will continue undertaking their competence assessment programmes (CAPs).
The Council is planning for an 18-month transition period (all of 2024 into 2025) where the CAPs and the new competence examination process will be in place alongside each other.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/
A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners
The Division of Medical Quality Assurance is now issuing electronic licenses, which enables you to download a PDF copy of your license within two business days. The license can be retrieved in the License Documents menu of your MQA Online Services Portal account. To learn more, please visit the electronic licensing webpage at https://flhealthsource.gov/electronic-licensing/.
**Link/Reference:**
https://floridasnursing.gov/
DOPL Online Services Change – New Licensing System Scheduled for Launch on July 1st, 2024
DOPL Online Services Change – New Licensing System Scheduled for Launch on July 1st, 2024
The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) has partnered with FAST Enterprises LLC to develop a comprehensive system for licensing, registration, certification and permitting. This state-of-the-art system, set to launch in two stages. The first stage will be on July 1st, 2024, and the second stage will occur on November 4, 2024.
For the Legacy Systems transitioning in Stage 1
Downtime: June 24th – June 30th
The Division is excited to share that DOPL Online Services for the legacy systems that are transitioning to the new system on July 1st at 8 am MDT, those existing legacy systems will be down and unavailable to customers as we prepare to go live with Online Services.
June 24th, 2024, 6pm MDT: Board of Nursing – Idaho Nurse Portal will be turned off.
June 26th, 2024, 6pm MDT: Public pages for existing systems that cover the Boards in Stage 1, will be disabled. Customers will not be able to submit applications or renewals until July 1, 2024, when the new system comes online.
DOPL Offices will remain open through normal business hours during the transition to the new system.
July 1st, 2024, at 8am MDT: DOPL Online Services will be available.
For those Boards transitioning in Stage 1, customers may create a new online profile in the DOPL Online Services to manage your licenses registrations, applications, and certifications. Usernames and passwords created in legacy systems will not carry over to DOPL Online Services.
You’ll need your email address on file with DOPL and your license/registration number to access an existing account.
As the Second Stage of the implementation to the new License system approaches for those Boards not transitioning July 1, 2024, we will provide additional information on the cutover in the fall of 2024.
Nursing Board transitioning in Stage 1 – July 1, 2024
**Link/Reference:**
https://dopl.idaho.gov/onlineservices/
Renew Your license Without A Late Fee
NURSES: The deadline to renew your license without a late fee has been extended to June 30, 2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Renewal Readiness: What Is Renewal?
Renewal is an annual process for registrants of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) who want to continue to practise in the province.
A successful permit renewal allows a registrant to practise under their protected title or designation for another practice year. The CRNA's practice year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.
Registrants complete their application to renew through Collect Connect, an online portal that provides them access to their application any time, anywhere and on any device.
This year, renewal opens on Aug. 1, 2024 and closes on Sept. 30, 2024.
To successfully renew, registrants must meet all of the requirements. If a permit is denied or lapses due to non-renewal, the individual can no longer work under a protected title or designation in Alberta. The CRNA will inform employers of the lapsed statuses.
The CRNA makes the register available for the public to search. The search tool allows anyone to confirm an individual’s registration and permit status.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nurses.ab.ca/
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org/
Important Update: Transition to New Licensing System
The North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) is excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new licensing system. This update is designed to improve your experience and streamline the licensing process.
System Downtime Alert:
Please be aware that due to this transition, you are encouraged to apply for registration/licensure as soon as possible. All online applications will be unavailable beginning June 7, 2024, through June 16, 2024. During the transition, all applications that were submitted prior to June 7th will continue to be processed. All open applications that have not been paid by 11:59 PM CDT, June 6, 2024 , will be voided and will need to be resubmitted on the new online system.
Launch of New Portal:
Our new license and registration portal will launch on June 17, 2024. You will be able to access the following features through our updated system:
Apply for or renew your license/registration
View the progress of your applications
Download copies of your applications and receipts
Receive messages directly from the NDBON
Update your contact information
Special Note for UAP/MAIII Registrants:
If you are a UAP/MAIII and need to renew your registration, please plan accordingly as renewal services will also be unavailable from June 7, 2024, through June 16, 2024.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.ndbon.org/
Connecticut Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact
External
CHICAGO – Gov. Ned Lamont signed the NLC into law on May 30, 2024, making Connecticut the 42nd jurisdiction to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.
Link/Reference: portal.ct.go
State/Service: Kansas
News/Title: Fee Change For KS Criminal Background Check
Effective July 1, 2024, the fees for the KBI background check services will increase from $48.00 to $57.00.
Fingerprints processed on/after July 1, 2024 are subject to the fee change and the difference of fees may need to be mailed to KSBN for processing.
**Link/Reference:**
https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
Connecticut Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact
External
CHICAGO – Gov. Ned Lamont signed the NLC into law on May 30, 2024, making Connecticut the 42nd jurisdiction to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.
Link/Reference: portal.ct.go
State/Service: Kansas
News/Title: Fee Change For KS Criminal Background Check
Effective July 1, 2024, the fees for the KBI background check services will increase from $48.00 to $57.00.
Fingerprints processed on/after July 1, 2024 are subject to the fee change and the difference of fees may need to be mailed to KSBN for processing.
**Link/Reference:**
https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
Office Closed
The Board will be closed for business Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Board will re-open for business at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Link/Reference: mbon.maryland.go
State/Service: NMBI
News/Title: Notice on Certificates of Good Standing
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is aware that some jurisdictions have paused the issuance of certificates of good standing.
These certificates are an essential component of the registration process for nurses and midwives who qualified overseas and who wish to practice in Ireland. Applicants must provide a certificate of good standing in order to complete their application, without this your application will remain incomplete and cannot be progressed. Your application will eventually expire if you do not provide a certificate of good standing.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmbi.ie/
LPN Renewal
LPN Renewal applications will be available no later than July 31, 2024. Please note, you must wait for an updated renewal application to renew your license. You cannot renew your license using any prior renewal forms. To ensure receipt of renewal notifications and other correspondence from our office, please go to MY LICENSE and confirm your current mailing address is on file.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/
Office Closure – Juneteenth
LSBN will be closed Wednesday June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/news/
Office Closed
The Board will be closed for business Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Board will re-open for business at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024.
System Maintenance
Online Renewal and Initial applications will be unavailable Saturday, June 22, 2024 between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time while system maintenance is performed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
**Link/Reference:**
https://mbon.maryland.gov/
Office Closure for Juneteenth
The Office of the NMI BON will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for Juneteenth. Thank you for your understanding.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
English Language Proficiency Test
There are three different tests that you can take to demonstrate your English language proficiency. In June 2024, we added a new English language proficiency test option, the Occupational English Test.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
MYM and FAN are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org
April 2024
SPEP Permanent in Ontario Budget
CNO strongly supports the Ontario government’s investment in nursing, specifically making the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) permanent, as recently announced in the provincial budget.
We are pleased that an innovative program we developed with Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health will become permanent, helping more nurses become registered into Ontario’s health care system. The SPEP program helps applicants more efficiently meet the registration requirements. It does this by matching applicants with employers so they can participate in a supervised practice experience.
As of March 29, 2024, we have matched 4,230 applicants with employers, enabling 3,324 nurses to register with CNO and provide safe care to Ontarians. These numbers continue to grow as we engage with partners and government to implement the program into the system.
The government’s commitment to expanding nursing enrolment in colleges and universities will also help strengthen the profession. As the organization that sets the requirements for becoming a nurse and approves nursing programs in Ontario, CNO is pleased to be a key player along with our partners in education, to help address the need for more nurses.
CNO continues to partner with others for positive system changes, and is committed to working with government to support the health care system.
MYM and FAN Are Down for Scheduled Maintenance
Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cmo.org
Notice
We’ve been made aware our email servers suffered an outage on NMC Online between 20:00 on Saturday 13 April and 01:30 on Sunday 14 April. This means if you requested an email from us for example if you tried to reset a password, set up a new account or request a statement of entry you should try again if you were affected.
This outage did not affect general form submissions on NMC Online. All our systems are now running as usual and we apologise for any inconvenience.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmc.org.uk/
Renewal is now open
Find out what you need to do to renew your registration.
The National Law requires all registered health practitioners to renew their registration with their National Board annually. Ahpra manages the registration and renewal process on behalf of the National Boards.
Health practitioners with general, specialist or non-practising registration renew online at the same time each year.
Nurses and midwives renew their registration by 31 May every year.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
DOPL Online Services Change – New Licensing System Scheduled for Launch on July 1st, 2024
The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) has partnered with FAST Enterprises LLC to develop a comprehensive system for licensing, registration, certification and permitting. This state-of-the-art system, set to launch on July 1st, 2024, will revolutionize customer service. The new system will replace the existing legacy licensing systems currently being used for these services.
Here are just a few of the improvements that you can expect with this new system:
Applications for licenses, registrations, certifications, and permits can be made on-line. This will streamline the process of reviewing applications and providing final determinations on the applications faster.
You can view your license online.
You can print your license, registration, certification, or permit from home.
Communication from DOPL on upcoming renewals will be based on your preference. You may receive a physical mailed notification, or an email notification or a text message.
You will be able to create an on-line profile to upload documents needed for your application or renewal.
System Downtime: June 26th – June 30th
The Division is excited to share that DOPL Online Services will go live on July 1st at 8 am MDT. The existing legacy systems will be down as we prepare to go live with Online Services.
June 24th, 2024, 6pm MDT: Board of Nursing – Idaho Nurse Portal will be turned off.
June 26th, 2024, 6pm MDT: Public pages for existing systems will be turned off. Cannot submit applications, renewals, or inspection requests. (This includes the IVR system for inspection requests)
June 27th, 2024:
No inspections may be scheduled.
No online applications may be submitted.
June 28th, 2024:
No permit inspections may be scheduled for this day.
All systems are down.
DOPL Offices are open.
July 1st, 2024 at 8am MDT: DOPL Online Services will be available.
Starting July 1st, you may create a new profile on DOPL Online Services to manage your licenses, registrations, and permits. Usernames and passwords created in legacy systems will not carry over to DOPL Online Services.
**Link/Reference:**
https://dopl.idaho.gov/
LPN License Renewal - Renew Now - May 26, 2024 Renewal Deadline
Renewal reminders were emailed to LPNs. If you did not receive a renewal reminder, update your contact information using this online form. Make sure you provide a personal email. Nearly 1,000 emails were returned; many because an individual used a school or work email account and no longer have access to that account.
You can request your PIN and link to renew by sending an email to nursing@pr.mo.gov. Put Request for PIN in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, license number or NCSBN ID.
It takes 3-4 business days after your renewal is received before your license is renewed. You will not receive a license card. Go to https://www.nursys.com/enotify and enroll yourself in e-Notify as a Nurse in order to receive notification when your license is actually renewed. As an added benefit, you will also receive license renewal reminders and notification of any changes to your license or discipline status by enrolling yourself in this free service.
The public, including employers, can verify your license at https://www.nursys.com/ by clicking on LOOK UP A LICENSE on the QuickConfirm pane. This is a free service. Select QuickConfirm which is the center pane.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pr.mo.gov/
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Due to scheduled maintenance, access to Ahpra's account services, registration renewal, online graduate applications and other online services will be unavailable between 7:30pm and 8:30pm AEST on Tuesday 30th April 2024. However, you will still be able to access the register of practitioners. We apologise for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
Board Office Building will be Closed on March 11, 2024
Due to building maintenance, the Board's office building will be closed Monday, March 11, 2024; however, Board staff will be available by phone or email. We apologize for the inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://mn.gov/boards
LPN Licenses Expire May 31, 2024
Renewal reminders were emailed to LPNs on March 1, 2024 from nursing@pr.mo.gov. You should add nursing@pr.mo.gov and nursingpractice@pr.mo.gov to your trusted or safe sender email list. You can conduct an internet search using Google or another search engine to see how to do this based on the email system you use.
You are required to inform the Board of any changes to your contact information within 30 days. Use the form found at https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-address.asp to provide an update. It takes 3-4 business days after your renewal is received before your license is renewed. You will not receive a license card. Go to https://www.nursys.com/enotify and enroll yourself in e-Notify as a Nurse in order to receive notification when your license is actually renewed. As an added benefit, you will also receive license renewal reminders and notification of any changes to your license or discipline status by enrolling yourself in this free service.
The public, including employers, can verify your license at https://www.nursys.com/https://www.nursys.com/ by clicking on LOOK UP A LICENSE on the QuickConfirm pane. This is a free service. Select QuickConfirm which is the center pane.
No Grace Period to Renew
A nurse is required to renew 3 business days prior to the expiration date. Failure to do so may result in the license becoming lapsed, which requires the nurse to complete a reinstatement application, submit additional fees and submit to fingerprint background checks.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
IELTS Price Change 2024
Beginning 1 April 2024 an IELTS price change shall be implemented. Below are the new test fees:
Test Type
New Test Fee
IELTS on paper and on computer
Php12,720
IELTS for UKVI on paper and on computer
Php13,100
Life Skills A1/B1
Php9,900
Candidates who register before 1 April 2024 will still pay the current fees.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.britishcouncil.ph/
CNO authorizes first Registered Nurse with prescribing authority: A milestone in healthcare
CNO is marking a significant milestone in healthcare as we begin to authorize Registered Nurses (RNs) to prescribe medication in Ontario.
Under regulations approved by government in Nov. 2023, RNs in the General Class who meet specific requirements gained the authority to prescribe certain medications and communicate diagnoses for the purposes of prescribing those medications.
“RN prescribing represents a forward leap in nursing practice, empowering RNs with the knowledge, skill and judgment to assess, diagnose and treat defined non-complex conditions,” said Silvie Crawford, CNO’s Executive Director and CEO.
To qualify for prescribing authority, RNs must meet specific requirements and complete CNO-approved education. Georgian College, one of the schools offering an approved RN prescribing program, is currently seeing RNs graduate from their program.
“We are thrilled to offer this groundbreaking new program aimed at enhancing local patient care by expanding the capabilities of Registered Nurses. This innovative course is a testament to Georgian’s enduring commitment to fostering excellence in nursing education and cultivating a strong nursing workforce within our community,” said Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College.
Cyril Lee Turley, who completed the program at Georgian College, is the first RN to become authorized. “It’s really rewarding to be able to prescribe and save our patients some time. Why not expand so our patients have easier access to vaccines and certain medications that they need in a timely way?” he said, adding to be the first person with this authority is “exciting and pioneering.”
There are currently four CNO-approved RN prescribing programs offered in colleges and universities across the province. Programs are offered using a virtual/hybrid format, making them accessible to nurses, even those in remote communities. This flexibility allows RNs to independently progress and complete the program at their own pace.
“Our government has been taking bold action to ensure more Ontarians can conveniently connect to the care they need, closer to home,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “I’m delighted to see our innovative changes coming to life by congratulating Lee Turley as the first Registered Nurse in Ontario authorized to prescribe medication, which will mean faster and easier access to care for families.”
Patients, healthcare professionals, employers and others can confirm that an RN is authorized to prescribe medication by checking CNO’s public register, Find a Nurse. They will find a notation confirming the RNs prescribing authority.
Employers play a key role in ensuring that RN prescribing is appropriate and safe in the practice setting. This includes providing the necessary resources to support RNs with this authority. In some cases, legislation or employer polices will not permit RNs to prescribe. For example, the Public Hospitals Act prevents RNs from ordering treatments for hospital patients. RNs will need to work with their employers to ensure that RN prescribing meets with employer requirements.
With this new authority increasing accessibility to healthcare, CNO encourages patients and caregivers to inquire about an RN’s authority to prescribe and engage in conversations about their healthcare options. The public can also look up information about a nurse on the public register.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org/
License Renewal
NURSES: Renew your licenses online here before the May 31, 2024 deadline! Contact our call center at 1-800-560-6420 if you have questions.
**Link/Reference:**
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
The Ohio Board of Nursing Announces Relocation of Headquarters
Effective March 11, 2024, The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is relocating its headquarters to 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.ohio.gov/
MYM, FAN and AMR are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Maintain Your Membership, Find a Nurse and Annual Membership Renewal will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account, renew your membership or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org/
MYM, FAN and AMR are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Maintain Your Membership, Find a Nurse and Annual Membership Renewal will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account, renew your membership or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org/
Scheduled Downtime
Nursys will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, March 21, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Chamorro Standard Time (ChST).
Users will not be able to access the website during this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for the patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
Scheduled Outage Notification
CGFNS Connect will be down for maintenance and updates on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 6:00AM to 8:00AM [U.S. Eastern Time Zone]. Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cgfns.org
Notice: RN & APRN Renewals to Begin in April 2024
More information on the renewal process coming soon!
**Link/Reference:**
https://dchealth.dc.gov/
Office Closure - Good Friday
LSBN will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
LPN Licenses Expire May 31, 2024
Renewal reminders were emailed to LPNs on March 1, 2024 from nursing@pr.mo.gov. You should add nursing@pr.mo.gov and nursingpractice@pr.mo.gov to your trusted or safe sender email list. You can conduct an internet search using Google or another search engine to see how to do this based on the email system you use.
You are required to inform the Board of any changes to your contact information within 30 days. Use the form found at https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-address.asp to provide an update. It takes 3-4 business days after your renewal is received before your license is renewed. You will not receive a license card. Go to https://www.nursys.com/enotify and enroll yourself in e-Notify as a Nurse in order to receive notification when your license is actually renewed. As an added benefit, you will also receive license renewal reminders and notification of any changes to your license or discipline status by enrolling yourself in this free service.
The public, including employers, can verify your license at https://www.nursys.com/ by clicking on LOOK UP A LICENSE on the QuickConfirm pane (the center pane). This is a free service.
No Grace Period to Renew
A nurse is required to renew 3 business days prior to the expiration date. Failure to do so may result in the license becoming lapsed, which requires the nurse to complete a reinstatement application, submit additional fees and submit to fingerprint background checks.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Office Closure for Commonwealth Covenant Day
The Office of the NMI BON will be CLOSED on Monday, March 25, 2024 for Commonwealth Covenant Day.
Thank you for your understanding.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
NMBI announces new process to verify English language test results at Decision Letter stage
Internationally educated applicants can now submit their valid English language test results for consideration, following receipt of their Decision Letter. This applies to applicants where a compensation measure is required.
Applicants who are not required to complete compensation measures can submit their test results when their qualifications have been recognised.
Evidence of English language competency is required for internationally educated applicants who qualified in a non-English language speaking country and who are making an application for registration.
English language test results must be no more than two years old when submitted. The results will be verified with the testing provider and recorded on their registration application. If test results are more than two years old, they cannot be accepted as they cannot be verified.
Nurses and midwives who choose to submit results following receipt of their Decision Letter/qualification recognition decision must:
commence their compensation measure within 12 months from the date of the Decision Letter (if applicable), and
apply for registration within two calendar months from the date that their qualification is recognised (provisional acceptance date).
While an applicant can choose not to submit their test results at this stage, they should note that their results must be in date when applying for registration.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmbi.ie
CNO News
Customer Service closed from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26
Customer Service will be closed from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, for a corporate activity.
You will still be able to use Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org
February 2024
Scheduled Downtime
Scheduled Downtime for Friday, Feb 9th from 06:00 PM to Saturday, Feb 10th 12:00 PM EST This site will be down for scheduled maintenance and you will not be able to access the website during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmbn.boardsofnursing.org/
The new WA multistate license (MSL) application is now open!
Nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license (MSL).
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
Current processing times
We are reviewing completed applications received by the dates listed below.
Application type
Applications being processed
ARNPs (by Exam and Endorsement)
Feb. 12, 2024 to current date
RN and LPN by Endorsement
Feb. 12, 2024 to current date
RN and LPN by Exam
Feb. 14, 2024 to current date
Nursing Tech Registrations (NTECs)
Feb. 15, 2024 to current date
Reactivations (ARNP, LPN, RN)
Feb. 15, 2024 to current date
Applications that are missing anything, or we have questions about, will take longer.
We will email you if we have an issue with your application.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
Current processing times
We are reviewing completed applications received by the dates listed below.
Application type
Applications being processed
ARNPs (by Exam and Endorsement)
Feb. 12, 2024 to current date
RN and LPN by Endorsement
Feb. 12, 2024 to current date
RN and LPN by Exam
Feb. 14, 2024 to current date
Nursing Tech Registrations (NTECs)
Feb. 15, 2024 to current date
Reactivations (ARNP, LPN, RN)
Feb. 15, 2024 to current date
Applications that are missing anything, or we have questions about, will take longer.
We will email you if we have an issue with your application.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
January 2024
Fee Increase
Effective January 1, 2024, the CGFNS has raised its application fees.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.cgfns.org/
Fee Increase
Effective January 1, 2024, Alabama has raised its application fees.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
KSBN Office Closed
The KSBN office will be closed on January 8th and 9th, 2024 due to inclement weather.
**Link/Reference:**
https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
Office Closure
LSBN will be closed on the following dates in observance of state holidays:
Monday, January 8 in observance of Inauguration Day
Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
Changes To The Cultural Competency CEU Requirement as of January 2024
During the 82nd legislative session (February-June 2023), the legislature enacted AB 267 which changes the requirements relating to the training in cultural competency. As you know, in 2021, the legislature enacted a mandatory requirement of 2 continuing education hours (CEUs) in cultural competency. AB 267 NOW REQUIRES THAT NURSES COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nevadanursingboard.org/
Pennsylvania Criminal History Check
Pennsylvania Criminal History Checks will no longer be automatically submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police as part of the application process. For applicants living, working, or completing training/studies in Pennsylvania, you must obtain a Pennsylvania background check directly through the Pennsylvania State Police at https://epatch.pa.gov. On the application, select "Pennsylvania (https://epatch.pa.gov)" in the list of states where you have been located, and upload a copy of the completed background check.
**Link/Reference:**
http://pals.pa.gov/
Renewal 2024
Registration renewal starts on February 1, 2024.
Important: Last day of renewal and statutory holidays
Registration renewal will end on Sunday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m. Due to statutory holidays, BCCNM offices will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1. While the renewal system will remain open until the registration renewal period closes, there will be no BCCNM staff available from March 29-April 1 to assist you with renewal questions or technical challenges.
We strongly recommend completing your renewal before March 22 to ensure your renewal is finalized well in advance of the office closure. If you do not complete your renewal before the deadline, your registration will expire. You will need to apply to reinstate your registration ($265+GST) in addition to paying your registration fees. If you work without registration, you will not be covered for liability protection while unregistered and you will be subject to an additional $375+GST surcharge.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.bccnm.ca/
New Code of Ethics for LPNs Effective January 2, 2024
Effective January 2, 2024, the NSCN Board approved the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators’ (CCPNR) ‘Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses’ to be adopted in Nova Scotia. The new code of ethics will replace the existing document that was established in 2013.
The Code of Ethics articulates the ethical values and responsibilities that LPNs uphold and are accountable to and it is reflective of feedback provided by LPNs across Canada and Nova Scotia. It guides LPNs’ ethical reflections and decision-making across all areas of practice and informs the public about the ethical values and responsibilities of the LPN profession.
There are six fundamental principles identified in the 2023 ‘Code of Ethics for Practical Nurses’, which must be fully understood and upheld by LPNs in Nova Scotia. They are as follows:
LPNs promote optimal health and well-being.
LPNs provide care that is physically, psychologically, and culturally safe.
LPNs provide and advocate for client dignity, autonomy, and self-determination.
LPNs develop therapeutic relationships while maintain professional boundaries.
LPNs maintain their well-being.
LPNs contribute to a healthy practice environment.
The Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses also includes helpful definitions and a comprehensive resource to support ethical decision-making and questions for reflection in support of LPN practice.
Finally, NSCN would like to thank the many LPNs in Nova Scotia who provided feedback during the consultation phase in 2022 for helping to shape the 2023 ‘Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses’.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
New Code of Ethics for LPNs Effective January 2, 2024
Effective January 2, 2024, the NSCN Board approved the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators’ (CCPNR) ‘Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses’ to be adopted in Nova Scotia. The new code of ethics will replace the existing document that was established in 2013.
The Code of Ethics articulates the ethical values and responsibilities that LPNs uphold and are accountable to and it is reflective of feedback provided by LPNs across Canada and Nova Scotia. It guides LPNs’ ethical reflections and decision-making across all areas of practice and informs the public about the ethical values and responsibilities of the LPN profession.
There are six fundamental principles identified in the 2023 ‘Code of Ethics for Practical Nurses’, which must be fully understood and upheld by LPNs in Nova Scotia. They are as follows:
LPNs promote optimal health and well-being.
LPNs provide care that is physically, psychologically, and culturally safe.
LPNs provide and advocate for client dignity, autonomy, and self-determination.
LPNs develop therapeutic relationships while maintain professional boundaries.
LPNs maintain their well-being.
LPNs contribute to a healthy practice environment.
The Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses also includes helpful definitions and a comprehensive resource to support ethical decision-making and questions for reflection in support of LPN practice.
Finally, NSCN would like to thank the many LPNs in Nova Scotia who provided feedback during the consultation phase in 2022 for helping to shape the 2023 ‘Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses’.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nscn.ca/
Office Closure - Inclement Weather
LSBN will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024 due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/news/
Online Payment Portal for the NMI Board of Nursing
The NMI Board of Nursing is pleased to advise all applicants and the public that, effective January 13, 2024, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), we have transitioned to an online payment solution.
Please see below portal as part of this implementation, also accessible through the Payment Portal button on the website header:
NMI Board of Nursing – Official PayCNMI
Please reference the guide: Submitting a Payment through the Online Payment Portal for any clarifications on the payment process.
Should there be any issues, please utilize the NMI Board of Nursing’s online contact form, accessible online at Contact Us. Please then select Payment as the Inquiry Type.
Thank you all for your cooperation and support in this transition period.
NOTE: A 5% online convenience fee will apply to all online payments.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
WA multistate license application opens Jan. 31, 2024
Starting Jan. 31, 2024, nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.
This is a milestone for Washington as we complete our NLC implementation plan.
We will share more details and information over the next few weeks.
What do nurses need to know?
Starting Jan. 31, 2024, nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington state, will be able to apply for a multistate license (MSL).
You must complete an FBI background check as part the application process. (We will email you instructions after you apply.)
We expect the MSL application review process to take 2 to 3 weeks.
Don't try to apply for an MSL before Jan. 31, to avoid additional nonrefundable licensing fees.
Our new application process will make it easier and quicker to get a multistate license to practice in multiple states.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nursing.wa.gov/
BCCNM and NCAS welcome federal funding to support mobility of internationally educated nurses
The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS) welcome today's announcement of funding through the Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP).
The funding, up to $9,934,155 over five years, is being granted by the FCRP will allow NCAS to pilot a virtual version of its simulation lab assessment.
NCAS' simulation lab assessment enables internationally educated nurses (IENs) to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through a series of simulated patient encounters. At present, the SLA must be taken in person at select locations in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada. A virtual assessment could be taken anywhere, saving time and money, and supporting IENs to enter Canada's health-care workforce in the role most closely matched to their current nursing competence.
BCCNM and NCAS pathway pilot for IENs.
The virtual assessment initiative is just the latest step to reduce barriers for IENs. In January 2023, BCCNM and NCAS launched a two-year IEN pathway pilot, offering more options for education credential assessment, new ways to meet language proficiency requirements, as well as the chance to be assessed for education and competencies in three nursing professions simultaneously. In addition, the BC Ministry of Health offered grants covering most or all costs associated with seeking registration in British Columbia.
The pathway has been a tremendous success. Since its launch, applications to BCCNM and NCAS have increased by more than 1,000% year over year. The number of IENs to successfully obtain registration with BCCNM has more than doubled.
About the Foreign Credential Recognition Program
The Government of Canada established the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to enhance the integration of skilled newcomers into the Canadian labour market.
The FCRP provides funding to governments and organizations for projects that improve the assessment and recognition of the international credentials and competencies that individuals have acquired in other countries. The FCRP also supports joint initiatives among provinces and territories and other partners to improve the mobility of Canadian workers in regulated occupations as they seek jobs across Canada.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.bccnm.ca/
MYM, FAN and AMR are down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Maintain Your Membership, Find a Nurse and Annual Membership Renewal will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account, renew your membership or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org
NMI BON Meeting
On behalf of the Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing (NMI BON), i would like to extend a warm invitation to you and or your agency’s representative(s) to attend a meeting with the NMI BON members and staff, which will take place on Tuesday, February 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Coro hotel, 8436 Kaliayaan Ave., Brgy Poblacion, Makati, Philippines, 1210. The meeting will consist of presentation of the new online portal, Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS), NMI BON application requirements and processes. Inclusive to this conference a few board members and staff will be present to answer any questions regarding the presentation and the NMI BON.
Therefore, if you would like a representative(s) to attending this meeting, please confirm by responding to this email at least by January 31, 2024 or no later than February 2, 2024. Confirmation of attendee must include full name title/position in your organization and email address.
Once we receive the confirmation, an email will be sent to the representative with further details of the meeting.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
**Link/Reference:**
https://nmibon.info/
FA2024 Nursing License Renewals
Nursing License Renewals will open February 1, 2024. The renewal notice will be sent to you via email if you validated your email address or via US Mail otherwise. You do not need to wait until you have your notice in hand to renew, and can recover your user id in the renewal portal once Renewals open. All nursing licenses in South Carolina expire on April 30th of even years. If your license was originally issued in 2023 and you have a 2024 expiration date, you will renew in 2024 and then your next renewal will be in 2026.
The fees are:
$75 (LPN & RN)
$105 (APRN WITHOUT Prescriptive Authority)
$145 (APRN WITH Prescriptive Authority)
**Link/Reference:**
https://llr.sc.gov/
FA2024 Nursing License Renewals
NursiKBN Nurse Portal Maintenance
The KBN Nurse Portal will be down for server maintenance from Friday, 02/09/2024 @ 8:00 pm EST through Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 3:00 pm EST.
**Link/Reference:**
https://kbn.ky.gov/
MYM, FAN and AMR are down for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Maintain Your Membership, Find a Nurse and Annual Membership Renewal will be down for scheduled maintenance on:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account, renew your membership or create or view an application during these hours.
Thank you for your patience.
**Link/Reference:**
http://cno.org/
Final Reminder: Annual registration renewal closes 31 January 2024
We would like to remind all registrants who have yet to renew their registration for 2024 that the deadline is Wednesday, 31 January. If you have not completed the process, please do so as soon as possible through our online portal, My NMBI.
We have developed several useful guides to assist registrants through the annual renewal process. Further details can be found on the Annual Renewal page of our website.
If you have any queries or require further support, our customer care centre can be contacted at 0818 200 116 (+353 818 200 116 from outside Ireland), Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm or by email at regservices@nmbi.ie.
When contacting us, please provide your name, PIN number and your date of birth as this will help us deal with any query more efficiently.
Your annual renewal fee goes towards our work to support nurses and midwives to provide patient care to the highest standards. This work includes:
Maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives and the Candidate Register for students.
Developing standards and guidance for nurses and midwives.
Assessing and approving education programmes for the professions.
Investigating complaints made against registrants.
All nurses and midwives practising in Ireland are required to have their name on the Register of Nurses and Midwives which is maintained by NMBI and each year it is necessary to pay the annual renewal to maintain their registration.
Please note that student nurses and midwives are not required to renew. Any nurses or midwives who have registered for the first time, on or after 1 September 2023, are not required to renew until the 2025 annual renewal cycle.
Please ensure that your details are up to date, including contact information (address, email address and phone number) and employment details. This is a legal requirement under Section 53 of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, as amended.
If you wish to voluntarily remove your name from the Register of Nurses and Midwives, (for example are taking a career break or retiring), you can do so on MyNMBI. This service is free of charge and the deadline for voluntary removal is Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Should you choose this option, you can restore your name to the Register at any time by selecting the ’Restoration’ option on the MyNMBI portal for the same fee as the Annual Renewal.
Further details can be found on the Voluntary Removal section of our website.
Removal from the Register for non-payment of the annual registration renewal fee
If the annual renewal is not completed by the Wednesday, 31 January 2024, or if you have not voluntarily removed your registration, we are legally obliged to include your name on the list of registrants that will be considered by the Board for removal. Removals from the Register for failure to pay the annual renewal fee are considered by the Board under Section77(1) of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, as amended. The Board will consider removals at its next meeting. Please note that notifications of removals are sent to the Minister for Health, known employers and the Health Service Executive under Section 82 of the Act.
**Link/Reference:**
https://www.nmbi.ie/
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