• 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 Education Programs

• Nursing Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Nursing 2008 Board Meetings 

• 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

• 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 long will you keep my licensure application on file?

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

• How can I change my name or address?

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

• What happens if my license expires?

• 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?

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

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

• How long does it take to process my application?

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

• 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?

• Is there a grace period for my 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?

• When can I take the NCLEX exam?

• How do I apply for NCLEX?

• How can I get more information about the NCLEX?

• How many times can I take the NCLEX?

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

• How long are the licenses issued for?

• How many continuing education hours are required?

• Where can I find approved CE courses?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When will I receive my test results?

• What is the passing score on the NCLEX?

• What licenses are available?

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