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Changes to Certified Medication Aides. Senate Bill 144 brought a multitude of changes to Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), including a name change from Medication Aides (MACs). The Ohio Board of Nursing has created a list to help navigate what’s new. Learn More!
The Ohio Board of Nursing regulates more than 300,000 licenses and certificates for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), dialysis technicians (DTs), community health workers (CHWs) and medication aides (MA-Cs).
Verify an Out-of-State License. Verifying the license or certificate of healthcare workers is an important part of ensuring public safety.
Beginning January 1, 2023, Ohio will join the NLC. All new RN/LPN meet eligibility requirements may apply for a multi-state license (MSL) in Ohio. Ohio nurses with MSLs will be authorized to practice in other participating NLC states.
14 cze 2013 · The Nurse Practice Act and the rules establish requirements for various types of licensure and certification, practice, discipline, education, and various training programs. You can access the statute and the rules through the Board web site at www.nursing.ohio.gov.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
Steps to apply for RN licensure in Ohio. Complete the BCI and FBI fingerprint requirement for the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN). Begin this process six to eight months prior to graduation; The results must be sent electronically from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to the Ohio Board of Nursing. Follow these instructions.
