Alabama Board of Nursing

The Alabama Board of Nursing is the state agency that licenses and regulates nurses practicing in Alabama. Created by the Legislature in 1915, it administers the state’s Nurse Practice Act and related regulations to protect public health and safety. The board approves nursing education programs, evaluates qualifications for licensure and investigates potential violations of professional standards. Its members are appointed by the governor, with representation from nursing and the public. The agency also provides guidance and continuing education resources for licensees and nursing programs across the state, including information about approved nursing education programs.