IMPORTANT UPDATES

Multistate Compact License Fee — Effective June 1, 2026

NM BON will begin charging a $50 fee for Multistate Compact Licenses.

Current multistate license holders do not need to take action at this time.

Current multistate license holders will see the fee during renewal. To remove compact status, submit notification through the message portal before completing renewal.


16.12.5 Medication Aides Update — Effective July 31, 2026

Nurse Excellence Fund Applications Due: June 16, 2026

Scam Alert: Do not provide information to unexpected callers claiming to represent our agency. Verify calls by contacting us directly at (505) 841-8340.

About

The New Mexico Board of Nursing is a state agency, whose purpose is to protect the citizens of the State of New Mexico by licensing Nurses and Lactation Care Providers; certifying Hemodialysis Technicians and Medication Aides; regulating education programs for licensees and certificate holders; regulating practice; taking complaints and disciplining licensees and certificate holders who violate the law and rules.

Hours

8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, MST
Office closed for lunch noon to 1PM.

Office close 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. Its meetings are open to the public; agendas are posted on the Board’s website.

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