Michigan Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Michigan — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
Contact the board
What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in Michigan, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.
| Credential | Initial cost | Renewal | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Certified Nursing Assistant | $210 | $40
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $335 | $131
every 2 yrs | 25 |
| RN Registered Nurse | $477.9 | $131
every 2 yrs | 25 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $56.55 | $30.4
every 2 yrs | 25 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $41.35 | $161.4
every 2 yrs | 25 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $41.35 | $30.4
every 2 yrs | 25 |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $41.35 | $161.4
every 2 yrs | 25 |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Michigan nurse aide registry, run by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
Michigan has enacted NLC legislation but has not implemented it. Licences issued here are single-state until implementation completes.
NLC bill HB 4246 passed the Michigan House in June 2025 and is pending in the Senate; not yet enacted into law, so multistate licenses are not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Michigan a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
How do I verify a Michigan nursing licence?
How often do Michigan nursing licences renew?
Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 3 official sources • Last verified: June 2026