Road Map to Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention
The Board participated in a Coalition of stakeholders to identify best practices and resources to prevent, identify and investigate controlled substance diversion.
Press Release: Revision of Nurse Practice Act Signed into Law
Governor Mark Dayton has signed into law a revision of the Nurse Practice Act.
Registration Cards No Longer Issued
Beginning June 1, 2012 the Minnesota Board of Nursing no longer issues paper registration cards at the time of license renewal.
NCSBN Raises Passing Standard for NCLEX-RN
The NCLEX-RN passing standard was raised from -0.16 logits to 0.00 logits, effective April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Minnesota Board of Nursing is to protect the public's health and safety by providing reasonable assurance that the people who practice nursing are competent, ethical practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills appropriate to their title and role.Recent news
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Chapter 31 - SF1016: NPA Changes effective August 1, 2013
May 16, 2013 — SF1016, amending the definitions related to RN and LPN scope of practice, was recently signed into law by Governor Dayton. Access the link to the document representing the act as it was presented to the Governor. -
Press Release: Revision of Nurse Practice Act Signed into Law
May 03, 2013 — Governor Mark Dayton has signed into law a revision of the Nurse Practice Act. -
Governor Announces Appointments to the Board of Nursing
April 17, 2013 — Governor Dayton has announced appointments to the Minnesota Board of Nursing effective March 30, 2013. -
NCSBN Raises Passing Standard for NCLEX-RN
April 09, 2013 — The NCLEX-RN passing standard was raised from -0.16 logits to 0.00 logits, effective April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016. -
Practicing Nursing in Emergency Situations
April 03, 2013 — Access the frequently asked questions for practicing nursing in emergency situations.
Meeting Notices
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Discipline Resources Task Force Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
Nursing Practice Committee Meeting
