NOTE: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only. All licensees are responsible for checking with their own relevant local, state, and/or federal or other appropriate licensing agency to determine requirements for licensure and/or certification.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/mbon/Pages/default.aspx
RN Requirements
30 contact hours/2 years
One time Implicit Bias and Racism Training requirement:
- Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland requires a one-time Implicit Bias and Racism Training for health license renewals, including Registered Nurses.
- Licensees must complete an approved Implicit Bias and Racism Training program by their first renewal after the effective date.
- Approved programs will be identified by the State Health Occupations Boards or by the Maryland Department of Health and may include ACCME-accredited courses.
- Individual health occupations boards may allow continuing education credit for completion of the training; check your board’s renewal instructions for details.
LPN Requirements
30 contact hours/2 years
One time Implicit Bias and Racism Training requirement:
- Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland requires a one-time Implicit Bias and Racism Training for health license renewals, including Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Licensees must complete an approved Implicit Bias and Racism Training program by their first renewal after the effective date.
- Approved programs will be identified by the State Health Occupations Boards or by the Maryland Department of Health and may include ACCME-accredited courses.
- Individual health occupations boards may allow continuing education credit for completion of the training; check your board’s renewal instructions for details.
Advanced Practice Nursing Requirements
30 contact hours/2 years
One time Implicit Bias and Racism Training requirement:
- Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland requires a one-time Implicit Bias and Racism Training for health license renewals, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
- Licensees must complete an approved Implicit Bias and Racism Training program by their first renewal after the effective date.
- Approved programs will be identified by the State Health Occupations Boards or by the Maryland Department of Health and may include ACCME-accredited courses.
- Individual health occupations boards may allow continuing education credit for completion of the training; check your board’s renewal instructions for details.
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) 2 contact hour requirement:
- APRNs who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances in Maryland must complete and attest to a 2-hour continuing education course on the prescribing or dispensing of CDS when applying for initial CDS registration and at each CDS renewal.
- Acceptable courses are those recognized by your professional licensing board or accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
- The Office of Controlled Substances Administration (OCSA) does not pre-approve CE courses; maintain documentation showing the course title, provider, accreditation/board recognition, date completed, and certificate number for audits or attestation.
- Past qualifying CME on CDS prescribing/dispensing can satisfy the requirement because the law did not set a lookback period.
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