About

The New Mexico Board of Nursing is a state agency protecting public safety through regulation and licensing of ARPNs, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Lactation Care Providers.  We also certify Hemodialysis Technicians and Medication Aides.  Our oversight continues as we are the regulators of education programs for licensees and certificate holders; overseeing practice; reviewing and acting on complaints.

Hours

8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, MST
Office closed daily 1200 – 1:00 PM.

Office closed on federal holidays.

Physical Address

6301 Indian School Rd NE Suite 710
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110            

Mission

Protect the public safety through effective regulation of nursing care and services.

Vision

Excellence in Regulatory Practice

Strategic Goals

• Advance Nursing Systems
• Maximize Effectiveness in Public Protection
• Maximize Effectiveness in Customer Service

Board Members

A seven-member board appointed by the Governor, the New Mexico Board of Nursing consists of four licensed nurses and three public members. The board meetings and agendas are posted on the website prior to the meeting and the public is welcome to attend in person or by zoom, the open sessions.

• Monica Arencon-Smith, MSN, CNP, RN, FNP-BC, CPN (Chair)
• Emily Haozous, PhD, RN, FAAN (Vice Chair)
• Kasey Alyssa Serrano, LE, CNC (Secretary)
• Pamela M. Cordova, MA
• Candi Lorraine Miller-Morris, MSN, CNS, RN, CCRN, CEN, TCRN
• Andrea Maloney, MSN, RN, FNP-BC