• Michigan Board of Nursing
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Nursing website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of nursing in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• MI Nursing School Certification 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• RN Application Packet 

• LPN Application Packet 

• RN & LPN Endorsement Packet 

• Nurse Specialty Certification Packet 

• RN & LPN Relicensure Packet 

• Nurse Specialty Recertification Packet 

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form 

• Nursing 2010 Board Meetings 

• Nursing 2009 Board Meetings 

• Nursing Education Programs

• Nursing Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Nursing Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Michigan Center for Nursing - News 

• Nursing Approved Education Programs 

• Nurse Specialty CE Requirements 

• Public Health Code

• All nurse licensing requirements can be found under the specific profession's application packet.

• Nurse CE Requirements 

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Health Alert-DEA Requirements for Mid-level Practioners 

• Nursing Student Scholarship

• Administrative Rules

• Nursing Exam Information

• Michigan Board of Nursing Members

• If I obtain my nurse specialty certification, am I eligible for a controlled substance license in Michigan?

• How long are the RN/LPN licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• How can I change my name or address?

• How do I verify my Michigan license to another state?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• What happens if my license expires?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• I want to have Educational Testing Service (ETS) submit my TOEFL scores directly to the Board. What is the institutional code I need?

• I know that I have to do continuing education to renew my license. Since this is my first initial license and it's not for a full licensing period, do I need to complete CE's for my first renewal?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• Is there a grace period for my renewal?

• What is the passing score on the NCLEX?

• When will I receive my test results?

• How many times can I take the NCLEX?

• If I am a Canadian nurse, do I have to take the CGFNS?

• How do I contact CGFNS? Their number is "always" busy.

• My license from another state has to be verified through Nursys. Do you have a telephone number for them?

• How long are the licenses issued for?

• Do I need to complete continuing education to renew my license?

• How many continuing education hours are required?

• What is the difference between a CEU and a contact hour?

• Where can I find approved CE courses?

• Can I use any additional hours I earned over the required hours for the next renewal period?

• Do I need to submit proof of my continuing education?

• How long do I need to keep my continuing education certificates?

• What if I don't earn enough continuing education credits?

• How do I apply for NCLEX?

• When can I take the NCLEX exam?

• How can I get more information about the NCLEX?

• What licenses are available?