Mission Statement
“The mission of the Board of Nursing is to safeguard the public’s health and well-being by assuring safe quality care in the District of Columbia. This is achieved through the regulation of nursing practice and education programs; and by the licensure, registration and continuing education of nursing personnel.”
Processing Center Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).
Office Hours: The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).
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Please note that due to the large number of licensees seeking renewal and the need to complete the required review (of criminal background check, etc.), the issuance of the renewed license is taking longer than expected. HHAs or TMEs who submit the renewal application before the expiration date of the license/certification (OCTOBER 30, 2023) are permitted to continue to work while their application is pending. Currently, DC Health is processing the renewal applications from HHA/TME who applied timely for the renewal of their licenses. The subject matters under review vary from Continuing Education compliance to disciplinary history. It is possible that these reviews will continue after the expiration date of October 30 / 31, 2023. However, when the renewal applications are approved, the licenses will be renewed and active as of October 31, 2023, or November 1, 2023. Individuals who have applied for their renew prior to the October 30/31, 2023 deadline, their status will be “Renewal in process – review pending”. For those who apply after the deadline, their status will be “Expired - renewal eligible". HHAs / TMEs may not work beyond December 31, 2023, without an active license. ________________________________ TITLE 17 DCMR BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 4005 RENEWAL OF A LICENSE, CERTICATE, OR REGISTRATION 4005.5 A holder of a license, certificate, or registration who fails to renew prior to the expiration date may renew the license, certificate, or registration within sixty (60) days after expiration upon paying the required late fee. Upon renewal, the holder shall be deemed to have possessed a valid license, certificate, or registration during the period between the expiration of the license, certificate, or registration and the renewal thereof. 4005.6 If a holder of a license, certificate, or registration fails to renew the license, certificate, or registration within sixty (60) days after the expiration, the license, certificate, or registration shall be considered to have lapsed on the date of expiration, and the holder shall be required to apply for reinstatement and pay the required reinstatement fee, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this subtitle and the Act. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DC Register 5859, 5863 (September 11, 1987). |
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
Any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page New License Online Application Instructions and Document Submission information is HERE
To file a COMPLAINT against a nursing professional select this link.
To provide your CHANGE OF ADDRESS or NAME CHANGE, see instructions in box below this chart.
To check the status of a pending application, log-in to your online application and click "Check Status".
Online verification of a license: select this link. Request a license verification: select this link.
| Have questions? | Contact our staff at email address: | To learn more about: | Or select this link: | |
| Criminal Background Checks (CBC) | Concheeta Wright | [email protected] | CBC | Criminal Background Check Division |
| Nursing Education and Continuing Education |
Staff | [email protected] | Continuing Education (CE) | Continuing Education |
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| Nursing Practice/Discipline | Cathy Borris-Hale |
[email protected] |
Discipline |
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Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
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| APRN New Applications | Staff | [email protected] | APRN Application Documents | |
| APRN Reinstatement Applications |
Staff | [email protected] | Applying for Reinstatement | APRN Application Documents |
| APRN Controlled Substance Registration and Medical Marijuana | Staff | TBD | Rx: Controlled Substances and Medical Marijuana | TBD |
Registered Nurse (RN)
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| RN Exam | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Exam | RN Application Documents |
| RN Endorsement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Endorsement | RN Application Documents |
| RN Reinstatement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying for Reinstatement | RN Application Documents |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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| LPN Exam | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Exam | LPN Application Documents |
| LPN Endorsement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Endorsement | LPN Application Documents |
| LPN Reinstatement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying for Reinstatement | LPN Application Documents |
Home Health Aide (HHA)
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HHA Exam |
Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Exam | HHA Testing: www.credentia.com/test-takers/dchha |
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HHA Endorsement |
Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Endorsement | HHA Application Documents |
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HHA Reinstatement |
Staff | [email protected] | Applying for Reinstatement | HHA Application Documents |
Trained Medication Employee (TME)
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| TME Exam | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Exam | TME Application Documents |
| TME Endorsement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying by Endorsement | TME Application Documents |
| TME Reinstatement | Staff | [email protected] | Applying for Reinstatement | TME Application Documents |
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
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CNA Employment Attestation: Attestation Form for 2023 Renewal |
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Dialysis Technician |
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| License type | Renewal open | Renewal close | Year type |
| APRN / RN | Mid April | June 30 | Even Years (i.e., 2024, 2026, etc.) |
| LPN | Mid April | June 30 | Odd Years (i.e. , 2023, 2025, etc.) |
| Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) HHA / CNA / TME | Mid September | October 31 | Odd Years (i.e. , 2023, 2025, etc.) |
Exam Information: For updates on how COVID-19 has impacted NCLEX candidate exam schedules and testing, visit Pearson Vue.
Committee on Impaired Nurses (COIN): In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee on Impaired Nurses meetings will be held virtually on the third Friday of every month. However, should any hospitals or nursing facilities have any referrals, please send them to [email protected]
Discipline: Please continue to send all notices of terminations related to practice or abuse to [email protected]
To file a complaint with the Board of Nursing, please select this LINK (webpage: https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/1588606).
Board of Nursing Meeting: To ensure that business is on the agenda for the Board to consider at its next meeting, submit all documentation to the Board office no later than 4:30 PM ten (10) full working days before the meeting date. Submit agenda requests for consideration from the public to [email protected]
The full board meets formally every other Wednesday (on the first Wednesday of each month) except in the event of a scheduling conflict. The Board does not meet during the month of August. Special meetings may be called by the executive director or the full board itself.
BON Open Meeting Link / Call-in Information
https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=mcc28cf799c8f6eccc4f690b77e9e8b4b
Join by Phone:
1-650-479-3208 (US/Canada)
Access Code:
172 969 3891
Open Virtual Meeting Notice
Board of Nursing Meeting Dates - 9AM (Eastern Time)
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BON Meetings |
Type of Meeting On Ground and Virtual (See above for Webex virtual meeting link and access code.) |
December 1, 2023 |
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January 3, 2024 |
Virtual |
March 6, 2024 |
On Ground at 899 North Capitol Street NE, 2nd Floor |
May 1, 2024 |
Virtual |
July 10, 2024* |
On Ground at 899 North Capitol Street NE, 2nd Floor |
August 7, 2024 |
NO MEETING |
September 4, 2024 |
Virtual |
The Board shall regulate the practice of advanced practice registered nursing, registered nursing, practical nursing, and nursing assistive personnel. The Board shall recommend for promulgation by the Mayor curricula and standards required for the approval of nursing schools and nursing programs in the District of Columbia.
To Verify a License, select link HERE.
The Board of Nursing, a division within the DC Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA), is responsible for the licensure and regulation of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) (i.e., nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners), nursing assistive personnel (NAPs) (i.e., dialysis techs (DTs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs ), and home health aides (HHAs). The Board also approves and regulates the education and training programs of the health care providers listed above.
The Board newsletter, DC NURSE, is a communication vehicle to the DC Nursing Community.
The Board administers a rehabilitation program, the Committee On Impaired Nurses (COIN), which was established to monitor the practice of nurses impaired due to substance abuse or mental illness.
The Board has eleven (11) members, of which seven (7) are RNs, two (2) are LPNs, and two (2) consumer members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the DC Council.
New Criminal Background Check Instructions
Criminal Background Check
Authorization to Release Information
Authorization to Release Information Form
Nurses Application Documents
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Assistive Personnel Application Documents
Certified Nurse Aide
Home Health Aide
Trained Medication Employee
Education & Continuing Education
Approved Nursing Programs and Continuing Education (LPN, RN, APRN)
Nursing Assistive Personnel Training Programs (CNA, HHA, TME)
Verification
NURSYS Endorsement Verification
Abuse Registry
CNA Abuse Registry
Impaired Nurses
Committee on Impaired Nurses (COIN)
Reporting
Reporting Unsafe Nursing Practice
License Search
Online License Search
Discipline
File a Complaint
Disciplinary Action Taken
Complaint Review and Investigations Process
Legislation/Regulations
DC Legislation and Regulations
Nursing Education Programs
Nursing Education Programs
Board Members
BON Members
Board Agenda and Minutes
BON Agenda & Meeting Schedule
BON Minutes
Board Opinions
BON Issued Opinions
Board Policy Statements
Newsletter
DC Nurse (BON Newsletter)
Name/Address Change
Reporting a Name or Address Change
Criminal Background Check
Criminal Background Check
Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia
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899 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]
Vital Records: (202) 442-9303
