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  • June 27, 2024 - Notice regarding Licensed Midwifery

    Pursuant to section 54-5504, Idaho Code, the Board of Midwifery was dissolved effective July 1, 2024. To ensure the continued licensure of midwives, this year the Idaho Legislature passed H0437, placing the regulation of midwifery within the Board of Nursing. This means, going forward, licensed midwives will be licensed by the Idaho Board of Nursing, […]

  • June 24, 2024 - Scam Alert

    Recently scammers have contacted Idaho practitioners claiming to be from their Idaho Board, the US Department of Justice, or the Drug Enforcement Administration.  The scammers claim the licensee is either under investigation or their license has been suspended and an immediate payment is required.  Do not reply or provide any information.  Remember the Board will […]

  • May 24, 2024 - NCSBN Fraud Detection Guidance Paper

    NCSBN Fraud Detection Guidance Paper NCSBN has developed a guidance paper for those who employ and/or educate nurses.  The guidance offers recommendations to further protect institutions and employers from nursing applicants providing fraudulent information (e.g., counterfeit license, false nursing diploma, etc.).  The link will take you to the NCSBN site where you will be able […]

  • March 8, 2024 - Nurse Intern Pilot Moves Forward

    If you are a facility that would like to apply to be part of the Nurse Intern Pilot, please complete the documents linked below and return them to HP-licensing@dopl.idaho.gov. If you are a student seeking an authorization letter, please see the application under the Forms tab.