The New Mexico Board of Nursing is a state agency, whose purpose is to protect the citizens of the State of New Mexico by licensing Nurses and Lactation Care Providers; certifying Hemodialysis Technicians and Medication Aides; regulating education programs for licensees and certificate holders; regulating practice; taking complaints and disciplining licensees and certificate holders who violate the law and rules.

Mission
Protect the public safety through effective regulation of nursing care and services
Vision
Excellence in Regulatory Practice
Strategic Goals
- Advance Nursing Systems
- Maximize Effectiveness in Public Protection
- Maximize Effectiveness in Customer Service