If you have any disciplinary action against you in the State of Maryland or out-of-state, you may continue to process this online application, but all
related documents must be submitted to the Examination Unit, Maryland Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. If you
have any questions related to this matter, please send an email to mdbon.nbexam@maryland.gov
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If you have tested in another state and want to test for Maryland, it is not considered a retake. It is an initial exam.
- If you live in a compact state, you must apply for and take the exam in that state. Click
HERE to see the list of compact states.
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If you have ever previously taken the RN or LPN licensing exam in Maryland, did not pass, and need to take a re-test, DO NOT COMPLETE
THIS APPLICATION. Please email mdbon.nbexam@maryland.gov or
call 410-585-1900 for further instructions.
- If you have taken the LPN exam and now want to test for the RN, you may disregard the above and continue.
- If you must re-take the RN or LPN exam and it has been more than 1 year since you last took the exam, you must complete an
initial application and start the process from the beginning.
- If you must retake the LPN or RN exam and it has been less than a year since you last tested,
Click HERE to download the Reschedule form.