Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. Modern definitions of nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on promoting quality of life as defined by persons and families, throughout their life experiences from birth to care at the end of life.

AJN Career Guide - Guide to USA licensing boards; lacks hypertext links to boards' pages, but a wealth of useful information.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing - Authorized information about the NCLEX examination, mutual recognition for nursing regulation, state boards of nursing and nurse practice acts.
Alabama Board of Nursing - Schedule of fees, position statements, nursing programs, disciplinary actions, CEU information and newsletter.
Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing: Board of Nursing - Contact information, application forms and license database search.
Meta Description: [ Alaska Occupational Licensing, professional licensing, licensing agency, information on licensing in Alaska ]
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Arizona State Board of Nursing - Contact information and officers, Nurse Practice Act and schedule of meetings,
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing - Contact information,staff directory, registry database, calendar, disciplinary actions, fees, forms, Nurse Practice Act and newsletters.
California Board of Registered Nursing - Contact information, officers, calendar, license information, diversionary program, disciplinary actions, Nurse Practice Act and publications.
California Board of Vocational Nursing - Contact information, board members, schools, complaint information, disciplinary action and refresher courses.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the California Board Of Vocational Nursing And Psychiatric Technicians ]
Colorado Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, practice FAQs, license and complaint information.
Meta Description: [ Colorado-Department of Regulatory Agencies-Board of Nursing ]
Florida Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, application information, fees and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ The Florida Board of Nursing ensures that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice and those nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state. ]
Georgia Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, application forms, fees, calendar and newsletter.
Idaho Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar, Nurse Practice Act, publications, program for recovering nurses and complaint information.
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation - Contact information, board members, license database, disciplinary and complaint information.
Iowa Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools, license information and annual report.
Kansas State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, license database, license information and fees.
Meta Description: [ The official Kansas State Board of Nursing web presented by the Kansas State Board of Nursing ]
Kentucky Board of Nursing - Staff directory, calendar, fee schedule, forms and publications.
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Maine State Board Of Nursing - Contact information and calendar.
Meta Description: [ Licensing and regulatory information for nurses in Maine. ]
Maryland Board of Nursing - Board members and minutes, calendar, committees and publications.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing - News, calendar, rules and changes, applications and forms, online address change, license check, FAQ and consumer tips.
Michigan Bureau of Health Services - Calendar, FAQ, board members, guide to filing a complaint, recovery program information.
Meta Description: [ MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth ]
Minnesota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, calendar, publications, news, complaint information, change of name or address information.
Missouri State Board of Nursing - Contact information, schools of nursing, board members, calendar, fees, how to file a complaint.
Meta Description: [ The Missouri Division of Professional Registration is comprised of over thirty professional boards that are responsible for safeguarding public health, safety and welfare. ]
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Montana Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar and complaint information.
Meta Description: [ Page not found -mt.gov is the Montana's Official State Website ]
Nebraska Board of Nursing - Includes practice requirements, license lookup, consumer brochure, and forms.
Nevada - State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar, scope of practice information, Nurse Practice Act, disciplinary actions, annual report and consumer information.
New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar, newsletter, rules and laws.
New Jersey Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar and statutes and regulations.
Meta Description: [ New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Health-Related Boards ]
New York State Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, forms and fees.
North Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, Nurse Practice Act, forms and complaint information.
North Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, by-laws, fees, opinions and policies, discipline information, schools and nurse advocacy program.
Ohio Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, online licensure verification, minutes, annual report and newsletter.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing - Mission statement, board members, staff directory, license verification and renewal, list of disciplinary actions, and investigation form.
Oregon State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools and refresher courses, Nurse Practice Act and consumer links.
Meta Description: [ , Oregon State Board of Nursing Website Home Page ]
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing - Offers license information, notices, calendar, Nurse Practice Act,newsletter, and consumer information.
South Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, fees, advisory opinions, schools, newsletter and complaint information.
South Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, FAQ, newsletter, opinion and position statements, disciplinary process and assistance program.
Meta Description: [ The SD Board of Nursing safeguards life, health, and the public welfare, and protects citizens from unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of nursing education programs and nursing practices, in accordance with state law. ]
Tennessee Board of Nursing - Board members, calendar, meeting minutes, policy statements, schools, peer assistance, rules and regulations.
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners - Contact information, board members, scope of practice, schools, calendar and consumer information.
Utah State Board of Nursing - Contact information, calendar, disciplinary actions, and list of licensees.
Meta Description: [ Department of Commerce ]
Vermont State Board of Nursing - Describes purpose of organization, provides contact information.
Virginia Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools, disciplinary actions and documents.
Meta Description: [ Home Page for the Virginia Board of Nursing ]
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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Contact information, calendar, fee schedule and scope of practice decision tree.
Meta Description: [ Washington State, Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission ]
West Virginia Board of Examiners - Contact information, board members, calendar, FAQ and complaint information.
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing - Contact information, publications, applicant and complaint information.
Meta Description: [ The home page for the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing which is responsible for credentialing and regulating various professions in the State of Wisconsin. Regulation of professions is accomplished through appropriate licensing boards as well as directly by the Department. ]
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Wyoming State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board and staff members.
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