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About the Ohio Board of Nursing

OBN's top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove unsafe practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical, as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.

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What We Do

The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) regulates more than 300,000 licenses and certificates. OBN licenses and regulates Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Medication Aides (MA-Cs). OBN's top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove unsafe practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical, as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.

Notice of Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Nurse Education Grant Program: 2023-2025 Cycle

Pursuant to Rule 4723-25-07, OAC, the Ohio Board of Nursing (Board) is providing notice of the issuance of a request for proposals for the Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) for the 2023-2025 cycle.

Happy National Nurses Week!

While every day is a great day to celebrate nurses, during National Nurses Week, we at the Ohio Board of Nursing want to share our gratitude for the nurses who continue to inspire us with their compassion, courage, and empathy.