• 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.

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• LPN Endorsement Packet 

• How To File A Complaint

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• MI Nursing School Certification 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Information

• RN Application Packet 

• LPN Application Packet 

• RN Endorsement Packet 

• Nurse Specialty Certification Packet 

• Nurse Specialty Recertification Packet 

• RN and LPN Relicensure Packet 

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form 

• Nursing 2013 Board Meetings 

• Nursing Training Webinar - Contains 3 modules for nursing students and new/current licensees. Subjects covered include Licensing, Regulation and Professionalism.

• Effective 10/3/11 Michigan's Nursing Licensure Program Utilizes NURSYS® Electronic License Verification System

• Public Health Code - Nursing Section

• 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 

• 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 for Health Boards

• Michigan Board of Nursing Members

• Nursing NCLEX Examination

• Is there a Nursing Practice Act in Michigan?

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

• 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 long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• What happens if my license or registration 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?

• How can I change my name or address?

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

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

• How long does it take to process my application?

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

• 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 CEs 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?

• 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 many continuing education hours are required?

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

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

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

• How many times can I take the NCLEX?

• When will I receive my test results?

• What is the passing score on the NCLEX?

• How do I apply for NCLEX?

• How can I get more information about the NCLEX?

• When can I take the NCLEX exam?

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

• What licenses are available?