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The New Mexico State Board of Nursing’s on-line verification is a service provided to licensees, employers and the public. Information is updated daily (every 24 hours).

License and Certificate Information


Approval and Accreditation

According to the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act, the definition of Board approval for nursing programs is an official or formal consent, confirmation or sanction.

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Renewal Application Initial Exam/ReExam Application Endorsement Application Advanced Practice Registration  Fees Nurse Licensure Compact Nurse Excellence Fund

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Approval and Accreditation

According to the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act, the definition of Board approval for nursing programs is an official or formal consent, confirmation or sanction.

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Continuing Nursing Education

All nurses/certificate holders with an active license are required to demonstrate continuing competency for relicensure.

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Complaints & Discipline

The mission of the New Mexico Board of Nursing is to protect the public safety through effective regulation of nursing care and services. One way the Board accomplishes this is by receiving complaints and disciplining licensees and certificate holders who violate the law and rules.

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FAQs

Find the answers to common questions here.

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Online Renewal Services

New Mexico Board of Nursing does not issue refunds for duplicate submission of applications and/or payments.

  • ​​Proof of CE's are required upon renewing license.  (link to free CE Broker account) ​​For additional information about continuing education requirements please review the appropriate section under the continuing education section of the BON website /continuing-education.aspx.
  • If your license/certification has expired or lapsed, you will need to submit the Expired/Lapsed Attestation (ELA) within 5 business days of submitting your Renewal Application.  ELA Form,

  • Renewal of license may be accepted no more than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the license

  • Renewing your license online is fast and easy. You can update your demographic information during the process. Verify your license.

  • Payment is made by credit/debit card.

To renew your license online, use the Online Renewal Application.  Please use the Step-by-Step Renewal Directions  for assistance in renew license online.

*Failure to provide the ELA and the necessary supporting documentation may result in disciplinary action taken towards your New Mexico license/certification. The ELA shall be completed, scanned and uploaded in your Nurse Portal Account. https://nmbn.boardsofnursing.org/nmbn

 







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