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Professional Licensing Agency     
Attn: Indiana State Board of Nursing
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Staff Phone: 317-234-2043
Staff Fax: 317-233-4236
Staff Email: pla2@pla.IN.gov

 

In order for the nursing board staff to be able to give their undivided attention to the high volume of applications and related materials we receive each month we will not be available to accept calls between the hours of 12:00 – 4: 30. This block of time will be devoted exclusively to the processing of applications and paperwork by the nursing board staff. We appreciate your patience during this time as the board is working on getting your materials processed as quickly as possible. 

Due to the high volume of application materials received by our office, please allow at least 4 weeks for processing the initial application prior to contacting our office for status information and an additional 3 weeks after receipt of the criminal background check in addition to the 4 week timeframe.  If the Board requires additional information upon reviewing your application materials, our office will contact you via email with a request for additional documentation.  Please make sure that you include a valid email address on your application. 

 
Effective July 1, 2011, the Indiana State Board of Nursing will require a criminal background check for all new initial applicants. Additional information on criminal background checks may be found by clicking the link above.   
 
Effective March 29, 2010, The Indiana State Board of Nursing will require verification of education from either another State Board of Nursing or directly from the awarding institution as part of any application for licensure requiring education qualifications.  Please review the application instructions for the  specific education information required by each application.  The Board will no longer accept notarized copies of transcripts or official transcripts provided directly by applicants for licensure.

Effective December 1, 2009, the Indiana State Board of Nursing will no longer issue any pocket licenses or wall certficates as part of the initial licensure or renewal process.  The current status of your license should always be verified in real-time with our online status verification service.  A pocket card or wall certificate is not considered proof of active licensure.  If you would like a pocket license or wall certificate as physical documentation of your license, they are available for purchase through the Professional Licensing Agency's web site.  


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