List of State Boards of Nursing (BON) in the U.S.

State Boards of Nursing (BONs) are the gatekeepers of the nursing profession in the U.S.—licensing RNs, LPNs, and APRNs, enforcing state Nurse Practice Acts, and protecting patients by upholding safe, competent nursing standards.

This comprehensive guide explains how BONs influence every stage of a nurse’s career—from education and NCLEX licensure to scope of practice and discipline. Plus, access a complete directory of all U.S. state and territorial nursing boards to find contact details, verify licenses, or understand your state’s requirements.

What are Boards of Nursing?

State Boards of Nursing (BONs) are the official licensure authorities for nursing in each U.S. state and its territory. They exist to protect the public’s health and welfare by ensuring that anyone practicing as a nurse meets standardized qualifications and competency requirements.

Established over a century ago, these boards enforce each state’s Nurse Practice Act (NPA) – the state law that defines the scope of nursing practice and sets criteria for nursing licensure. Collectively, the 59 U.S. nursing boards (50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories) form the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), which coordinates national licensure examinations and policies. For example, NCSBN develops and administers the NCLEX–RN and NCLEX-PN exams that all U.S. nurses must pass for initial licensure. In essence, a state Board of Nursing serves as the gatekeeper for entry into the nursing profession and the watchdog for safe nursing practice within its jurisdiction.

Purpose and Authority of Nursing Licensure Boards

The primary purpose of a Board of Nursing is to ensure public safety by regulating the practice of nursing. Boards achieve this mission by establishing standards for safe nursing care, issuing and renewing nursing licenses, and enforcing rules of practice.

Each board’s powers are granted by its state’s Nurse Practice Act, which authorizes the board to set licensure requirements, define the scope of practice for nurses, and address violations. State boards are typically composed of experienced nurses (RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and often APRNs) and public representatives, who are appointed to uphold nursing standards in the public interest. Through administrative rules and regulations, boards can clarify the broad provisions of the Nurse Practice Act – for example, by defining specific acts that are within (or outside) a nurse’s authorized scope or by setting criteria for nursing education programs.

Ultimately, a nursing board’s authority and responsibility is to license only competent, qualified nurses and to intervene (through discipline or remediation) when a nurse’s practice is unsafe or unlawful. This oversight ensures that nurses in that state or territory provide care that meets minimal standards of competence, thereby safeguarding patients.

Key Functions of State Boards of Nursing

State and territorial Boards of Nursing carry out a range of regulatory functions that affect every stage of a nurse’s career – from education and licensure to practice and ongoing development. The key functions of these boards include:

Licensure of Nurses (RN/LPN/LVN and APRN)

Every board of nursing evaluates applications for nursing licensure to ensure each candidate meets the requirements for safe entry into practice. This includes verifying that applicants have graduated from an approved nursing education program, passed the required licensing exam (NCLEX-RN for registered nurses or NCLEX-PN for practical/vocational nurses), and undergone any required background checks.

Only those who meet all qualifications are granted a license, which gives them legal authority to practice nursing and use protected titles (e.g. Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) in that state.

When the system works, only competent, fully vetted clinicians receive a license—and unsafe ones are removed just as quickly. A dramatic example arrived in 2023 with “Operation Nightingale,” a federal investigation that uncovered 7,600 fake diplomas and transcripts sold through three Florida schools. Within months, more than two-dozen states revoked or invalidated the licenses that had been issued on the strength of those documents, immediately blocking the holders from practice.

Boards also license Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) (such as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, etc.) either through additional APRN licenses or certificates, ensuring advanced clinicians meet higher standards for education and national certification.

Licensure is the foundational function of the boards – it determines who may engage in nursing practice. Boards maintain official records of licensed nurses and often provide online nursing license verification tools that employers and the public can use to confirm a nurse’s licensure status.

Nurses from other states who move or wish to practice across state lines must apply for licensure by endorsement (reciprocity) unless covered by a multistate license compact, and boards evaluate those applications as well.

Defining and Regulating Scope of Practice

State boards of nursing implement and enforce the boundaries of nursing scope of practice as defined by law. The Nurse Practice Act of each jurisdiction delineates what licensed nurses are authorized to do (and not do) in that state. Boards further clarify scope through regulations, advisory opinions, and guidelines. For example, a board may issue rules on nursing tasks that can be delegated to unlicensed personnel, or whether a nurse practitioner can prescribe medications independently.

Boards often have the authority to interpret the Nurse Practice Act for practitioners and the public, ensuring that nurses practice within the limits of their training and license. By defining practice standards and issuing advisory rulings, the board helps nurses understand their legal scope of practice and prevents unqualified individuals from performing acts that should only be done by licensed nurses.

In this way, boards of nursing protect patients by making sure that nursing duties are performed only by those with the proper education and competence. Importantly, if nurses practice beyond their scope or perform procedures they are not authorized to do, boards can take action for violating the act. Through regulation of scope, boards adapt to changes in healthcare – for instance, updating rules to allow nurses to perform new procedures or use new technologies safely, or to recognize expanded roles for APRNs in providing care.

Approval of Nursing Education Programs

A critical preventive function of boards of nursing is to approve and oversee nursing education programs (schools of nursing) within their state or territory. Boards establish educational standards that nursing schools must meet in order to ensure their graduates will be adequately prepared for safe, entry-level practice. This involves setting requirements for curriculum content, faculty qualifications, clinical training hours, and student outcomes. Boards typically review new nursing programs (or new campuses) before granting approval and periodically evaluate existing programs through surveys or audits.

One common benchmark is the NCLEX licensing exam pass rate of the program’s graduates – if a nursing school’s pass rates fall below the state’s standard, the board may place the program on probation or require corrective actions. By approving only those programs that meet quality criteria, the board ensures that anyone who sits for the licensure exam has received an education that covers the necessary knowledge and skills. This function directly impacts nurses’ careers at the very start: graduating from a board-approved (and often accredited) nursing program is usually mandatory to be eligible for licensure.

Boards may publish a list of approved RN and LPN programs, and they have the authority to withdraw approval from programs that fail to maintain standards. Through education program approval, boards of nursing uphold the quality of nursing preparation, which in turn contributes to public safety by producing competent new nurses.

Disciplinary Enforcement and Compliance

Boards also investigate complaints—whether the allegation is drug diversion, documentation fraud, unprofessional conduct or criminal conviction—and impose penalties that range from remedial education to license revocation. Disciplinary actions by a board can range from issuing a formal reprimand or imposing a fine, to mandating remedial education or monitoring (e.g. requiring the nurse to undergo substance abuse treatment or additional training), to suspending or revoking the nurse’s license in cases of serious misconduct.

For example, in April 2025 the Maryland BON announced it had reviewed 287 nurses flagged for questionable credentials, clearing most but revoking three license and filing formal charges against seven others. All actions were reported to Nursys so other states and employers could see the sanctions instantly.

Grounds for discipline typically include unsafe practice, unprofessional conduct, ethical violations, or impairment, as defined in the state’s laws. Boards follow due process – the nurse is usually given an opportunity to respond to allegations, and many cases involve a hearing or review process. By enforcing consequences for violations, boards of nursing remove or rehabilitate practitioners who pose a risk, thus preventing further harm to patients. Notably, board disciplinary actions are often made public (and reported into national databases like Nursys), which alerts other states and employers about a nurse’s sanctions. This enforcement role is one of the most impactful ways boards protect the public: if a nurse demonstrates unsafe practice, the board can intervene to restrict or end their practice before more patients are put in danger. The mere existence of board oversight also acts as a deterrent, encouraging nurses to adhere to professional standards to avoid jeopardizing their license.

Continuing Education and License Renewal

Nursing licensure is not a one-time achievement; it requires periodic renewal (typically every 1-3 years, depending on the jurisdiction). Boards of nursing set the requirements for license renewal, which often include mandates for continuing nursing education (CNE/CEUs) or practice hours to ensure that nurses stay up-to-date in their field. For example, a state board may require a RN to complete 20 or 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years as a condition for renewing their license.

Some boards accept active practice hours or certification in lieu of some CEs, and many specify certain mandatory topics (such as ethics, pain management, or child abuse recognition) as part of the continuing education hours. By enforcing continuing competency requirements, boards promote lifelong learning and professional development in the nursing workforce. They also maintain the integrity of the licensure system – nurses who fail to renew or fulfill requirements are not authorized to practice.

Along with continuing education, boards handle the administrative renewal process (applications and fees) and update license statuses. Many boards now allow online renewal and track compliance with CE automatically. In addition, boards use renewal as an opportunity to verify that licensees have maintained good conduct (some require disclosing any arrests or disciplinary issues since last renewal). This ongoing oversight ensures that a nurse’s knowledge and practice remain current and competent throughout their career, not just at the point of initial licensure.

Ultimately, the renewal and continuing education function ties back to public safety – it helps catch any lapse in competency or character before a nurse can continue practicing, and it encourages nurses to continually improve their skills for better patient care.

Directory of U.S. Boards of Nursing

Below is a comprehensive directory of each state and territorial Board of Nursing in the United States, including contact information and a brief description. Each board sets policies and rules for nursing in its jurisdiction, in accordance with state law. Note that a few states have multiple boards of nursing: for example, California, Louisiana, and West Virginia each have separate boards for registered nursing and for practical/vocational nursing, and Nebraska has a separate board overseeing advanced practice nurses. These are listed as distinct entries. This directory can serve as a quick reference for nurses seeking their board’s contact details or anyone looking to verify information about nursing regulators across the country. (Sources for contact information include the NCSBN and official state board websites.)

Alabama Board of Nursing

Regulates nursing practice in Alabama by licensing RNs and LPNs, approving education programs, and enforcing the Nurse Practice Act.

Address	770 Washington Ave., RSA Plaza Suite 250, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone number	334-293-5200; 800-656-5318
Website	abn.alabama.gov

Alaska Board of Nursing

Oversees licensure of RNs, LPNs, and APRNs in Alaska, enforcing state nursing laws and approving education programs.

Address	550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone number	907-269-8161
Website	commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl

American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board

Licenses nurses and upholds nursing practice standards to protect public health in American Samoa.

Address	Department of Health, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone number	684-633-1222
Website	N/A

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Protects the public by licensing RNs, LPNs, certifying APRNs, and enforcing the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.

Address	1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone number	602-771-7800
Website	azbn.gov

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Licenses and regulates RNs, LPNs, and APRNs, sets standards for education, and disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	1123 S. University Ave., Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone number	501-686-2700
Website	arsbn.org

California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

Regulates registered nursing in California, licensing RNs/APRNs and approving RN programs.

Address	1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone number	916-322-3350
Website	rn.ca.gov

California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Oversees licensure of LVNs and psychiatric technicians and sets training standards.

Address	2535 Capitol Oaks Dr., Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone number	916-263-7800
Website	bvnpt.ca.gov

Colorado State Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs, LPNs, APRNs; approves programs; disciplines violators of the Nurse Practice Act.

Address	1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number	303-894-2430
Website	dora.colorado.gov/nursing

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

Housed under the Dept. of Public Health, it licenses nurses and enforces safe practice standards.

Address	410 Capitol Ave., MS#13PHO, Hartford, CT 06134
Phone number	860-509-7603
Website	portal.ct.gov/DPH/Nursing

Delaware Board of Nursing

Licenses and disciplines nurses, approves programs, and protects public health under the Nurse Practice Act.

Address	Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
Phone number	302-744-4500
Website	dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Issues RN, LPN, and APRN licenses in DC, approves education, and enforces standards.

Address	899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone number	877-672-2174
Website	dchealth.dc.gov/bon

Florida Board of Nursing

Part of the Dept. of Health; licenses RNs, LPNs, APRNs and administers Nurse Licensure Compact in FL.

Address	4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Phone number	850-245-4125
Website	floridasnursing.gov

Georgia Board of Nursing

Grants RN and LPN licenses, sets practice rules, and disciplines unsafe practitioners.

Address	237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217
Phone number	844-753-7825
Website	sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing

Guam Board of Nurse Examiners

Licenses RNs and LPNs on Guam and enforces practice standards to protect public health.

Address	194 Hernan Cortez Ave., Suite 213, Hagåtña, GU 96910
Phone number	671-735-7409 ext. 12
Website	guamhplo.org

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, approves Hawaii programs, and disciplines violations through the licensing division.

Address	335 Merchant Street, Room 301, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone number	808-586-3000
Website	cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing

Idaho Board of Nursing

Issues RN/LPN/APRN licenses, approves programs, and participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Address	11341 W. Chinden Blvd., Building #6, Boise, ID 83714
Phone number	208-577-2476
Website	ibn.idaho.gov

Illinois Board of Nursing

Under the Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation; licenses nurses and disciplines for safety.

Address	320 West Washington St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
Phone number	888-473-4858
Website	idfpr.com/profs/nursing.asp

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs, LPNs, APRNs via the Professional Licensing Agency and enforces nursing statutes.

Address	402 West Washington St., Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone number	317-234-2043
Website	in.gov/pla/nursing.htm

Iowa Board of Nursing

Grants RN, LPN, ARNP licenses, approves schools, and disciplines for unsafe practice.

Address	400 SW 8th Street, Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309-4685
Phone number	515-281-3255
Website	nursing.iowa.gov

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Regulates RN, LPN, and APRN licensure, education standards, and disciplinary actions in Kansas.

Address	900 SW Jackson St., Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612
Phone number	785-296-4929
Website	ksbn.kansas.gov

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses and APRNs, approves education, and disciplines violators to protect the public.

Address	312 Whittington Pkwy., Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone number	502-429-3300
Website	kbn.ky.gov

Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN)

Regulates RNs and APRNs, approves programs, and enforces nursing laws in Louisiana.

Address	17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone number	225-755-7500
Website	lsbn.state.la.us

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

Licenses LPNs, approves training, and disciplines to ensure safe practical nursing care.

Address	131 Airline Drive, Suite 301, Metairie, LA 70001
Phone number	504-838-5791
Website	lsbpne.com

Maine State Board of Nursing

Sets licensure criteria, approves schools, and disciplines nurses to protect Maine’s public.

Address	161 Capitol St., 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158
Phone number	207-287-1133
Website	maine.gov/boardofnursing

Maryland Board of Nursing

Licenses all nurse categories and nursing assistants, approves programs, disciplines violators.

Address	4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254
Phone number	410-585-1900
Website	mbon.maryland.gov

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Licenses nurses, approves education, and enforces standards under the Dept. of Public Health.

Address	250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone number	800-414-0168
Website	mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses and specialty certifications, approves programs, and disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	611 W. Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone number	517-335-0918
Website	michigan.gov/healthlicense

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Grants licenses, monitors continuing education, and disciplines to ensure safe nursing in Minnesota.

Address	1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone number	612-317-3000
Website	mn.gov/boards/nursing

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, accredits programs, disciplines violations, and administers the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Address	713 Pear Orchard Rd., Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone number	601-957-6300
Website	msbn.ms.gov

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, approves schools, tracks NCLEX pass rates, and disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 656, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone number	573-751-0681
Website	pr.mo.gov/nursing

Montana Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, sets practice rules, approves programs, and disciplines to prevent unsafe care.

Address	301 S. Park Avenue, 4th Floor, Helena, MT 59620
Phone number	406-841-2300
Website	boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing

Nebraska Board of Nursing

Issues RN/LPN licenses, approves programs, investigates violations, and works with APRN board.

Address	301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone number	402-471-4376
Website	dhhs.ne.gov

Nebraska APRN Board

Regulates APRN licensure and enforces scope and discipline for advanced practice nurses.

Address	301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone number	402-471-4376
Website	dhhs.ne.gov

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs, LPNs, CNAs, APRNs; approves programs; disciplines for violations.

Address	4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone number	702-486-5800
Website	nevadanursingboard.org

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/assistants, approves programs, and manages multi-state licensure as a Compact member.

Address	7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
Phone number	603-271-2323
Website	oplc.nh.gov/board-nursing

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs/LPNs and certifies APNs and HHAs; sets CE requirements and disciplines violations.

Address	124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone number	973-504-6430
Website	njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, approves programs, disciplines violations, and certifies medication aides/techs.

Address	6301 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone number	505-841-8340
Website	bon.nm.gov

New York State Board for Nursing

Licenses RNs/LPNs, authorizes NPs, requires BSN-in-10, approves programs, disciplines violations.

Address	89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234
Phone number	518-474-3817 ext. 120
Website	op.nysed.gov/professions-index/nursing

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Independent agency licensing RNs/LPNs, recognizing APRNs, and enforcing standards; Compact state.

Address	4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone number	919-782-3211
Website	ncbon.com

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/APRNs, oversees nurse aide registry, and disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone number	701-328-9780
Website	ndbon.org

Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/CNAs, approves programs, enforces Nurse Practice Act in CNMI.

Address	Caller Box 10007, Saipan, MP 96950
Phone number	670-233-2263
Website	nmibon.info

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses and techs, sets curriculum standards, disciplines violators to safeguard Ohioans.

Address	17 South High Street, Suite 660, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number	614-466-3947
Website	nursing.ohio.gov

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs/LPNs/APRNs, approves programs, disciplines nurses to uphold safe practice.

Address	2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 207, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone number	405-962-1800
Website	nursing.ok.gov

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/assistants, sets practice rules, approves programs, disciplines for violations.

Address	17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Portland, OR 97224
Phone number	971-673-0685
Website	oregon.gov/osbn

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Licenses multiple nurse categories, sets CE and education standards, disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone number	717-783-7142
Website	dos.pa.gov/nursing

Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners

Oversees examination/licensure of nurses and enforces practice standards in Puerto Rico.

Address	1590 Ave. Ponce de León, Río Piedras, PR 00926
Phone number	787-765-2929
Website	N/A

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Licenses nurses, approves schools, disciplines violators to ensure safe nursing in RI.

Address	3 Capitol Hill, Room 105, Providence, RI 02908
Phone number	401-222-5700
Website	health.ri.gov/boards/nursing

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, sets CE, approves curricula, disciplines unsafe practitioners; Compact state.

Address	110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, SC 29210
Phone number	803-896-4550
Website	llr.sc.gov/nurse

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/APRNs, approves programs, disciplines violations, administers Nurse Licensure Compact.

Address	4305 S. Louise Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone number	605-362-2760
Website	doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, oversees education, enforces competence requirements, disciplines unsafe practice.

Address	665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone number	615-532-5166
Website	tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board.html

Texas Board of Nursing

Licenses RNs/LVNs, approves programs, disciplines violations, and administers Compact licensure.

Address	1801 Congress Ave., Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701
Phone number	512-305-7400
Website	bon.state.tx.us

Utah Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses, sets practice rules, approves programs, disciplines violators; manages Compact.

Address	160 E. 300 S., 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone number	801-530-6628
Website	dopl.utah.gov/nurse

Vermont Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/APRNs/CNAs, approves programs, disciplines unsafe practice in Vermont.

Address	89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
Phone number	802-828-2396
Website	sos.vermont.gov/nursing

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure

Licenses nurses, approves programs, disciplines violations; Compact participant in USVI.

Address	3500 Estate Richmond, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Phone number	340-690-9326
Website	vibnl.vi.gov

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses and CNAs, enforces laws, disciplines violators, manages Compact licensure.

Address	9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone number	804-367-4515
Website	dhp.virginia.gov/nursing

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Licenses nurses, sets standards, approves programs, disciplines unsafe practice in Washington.

Address	111 Israel Rd. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone number	360-236-4703
Website	doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/nursing-commission

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Licenses RNs/APRNs, approves programs, disciplines violations to protect West Virginia patients.

Address	5001 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone number	304-744-0900
Website	wvrnboard.wv.gov

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

Oversees LPN education, licensure, and discipline in West Virginia.

Address	101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311
Phone number	304-558-3572
Website	lpnboard.wv.gov

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/APRNs, approves programs, disciplines misconduct, administers Compact licensure.

Address	4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Phone number	608-266-2112
Website	dsps.wi.gov/boards/nur

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Licenses nurses/CNAs, approves programs, disciplines violations; Compact participant in Wyoming.

Address	130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone number	307-777-7601
Website	wsbn.wyo.gov

State Boards of Nursing in the U.S. serve as the guardians of both public safety and professional excellence—ensuring every nurse has the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to deliver quality care. Whether you’re just beginning your nursing education or a seasoned practitioner, staying informed of your board’s requirements and actively engaging in its standards not only keeps your license current but also strengthens the trust patients place in you.