Nursing Practice  Regulation & Licensing

The Board of Nursing licenses and regulates nurses. The Board of Nursing is comprised of members of the nursing profession and public members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

The Department of Regulation and Licensing (DR&L) is an umbrella agency providing administrative services to various professional boards. Within DR&L the Bureau of Health Service Professions provides administrative services to the Board of Nursing. Questions about board business may be directed to the board in care of the Bureau of Health Service Professions, PO Box 8935, Madison WI 53708 or http://drl.wi.gov/boards/nur/index.htm