Ohio Board of Nursing

What Ohio Board of Nursing does

The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is a state government regulatory agency headquartered at 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with 53 employees. It holds exclusive statutory authority to license, regulate, and discipline nursing professionals across seven categories: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and State of Ohio Certified Doulas. The board also approves prelicensure nursing education programs, approves training programs for ancillary healthcare roles, administers continuing education oversight, and manages financial aid programs including the Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) and the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP).

OBN operates its digital services on the Innovate Ohio Platform, a state government digital infrastructure supporting online license applications, license verification, application status management, and multistate licensure coordination through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Service delivery is structured as a self-serve model — applicants and licensees interact directly with the platform for application, renewal, reinstatement, and endorsement/reciprocity processing, while employers and healthcare facilities use the public license verification system for credential checks. The board operates under a sales-led/regulatory GTM motion: it does not sell services in a commercial sense but mandates engagement from every nursing professional practicing in Ohio.

The board is funded through licensing and certification fees across all licensee categories, with fee structures covering examinations, endorsements, multistate licensure, and renewals. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by 11 appointed board members (including a Board President, Vice President, and Supervising Member for Disciplinary Matters) supported by advisory groups covering APRN, continuing education, nursing education, CHW, dialysis, and doula topics. Strategic partnerships include OhioPHP (Safe Haven Program, September 2025), the State Medical Board of Ohio and Ohio Board of Pharmacy (joint IV therapy guidance, May 2025), and NCSBN (national regulatory alignment).

Name

Ohio Board of Nursing

Legal name

Ohio Board of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.ohio.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Ohio Board of Nursing is a state government regulatory agency headquartered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with exclusive authority to license, regulate, and discipline nursing professionals across seven categories — RNs, LPNs, APRNs, Certified Medication Aides, Dialysis Technicians, Community Health Workers, and Doulas — serving Ohio's healthcare workforce through digital licensing, verification, education oversight, and disciplinary functions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Regulatory Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards (HLAJACAC)

Keywords

• Nursing licensing services
• Nurse certification programs
• Nursing regulatory compliance
• License verification services
• Continuing education nursing

Headquarters

HQ city

Reynoldsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Licensing and Certification Fees: The board collects fees for nursing license applications, renewals, reinstatements, and certifications across all nursing categories. Fee structures exist for examination, endorsement, and multistate licensure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ohio Board of Nursing is the state regulatory agency that licenses, certifies, and oversees nursing professionals in Ohio. It issues RN, LPN, and APRN licenses, certifies medication aides, dialysis technicians, community health workers, and doulas, and processes multistate licensure through the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Board also approves nursing education and training programs, manages continuing education requirements, verifies licenses for employers, and administers financial aid programs such as the Nurse Education Grant Program and the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program.

Product overview

The Ohio Board of Nursing operates as a regulatory agency offering a comprehensive suite of licensing, certification, education, and compliance services for nursing professionals. The core offerings include RN and LPN licensure by examination and reciprocity, APRN licensing, and certifications for Certified Medication Aides, Community Health Workers, and Dialysis Technicians. Supporting services include Multistate Licensure (Nurse Licensure Compact), License Verification, and Continuing Education resources. Financial support programs include the Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) and Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP). Educational resources encompass approved nursing education programs and training programs. The Board also publishes The Rounds podcast and Momentum Magazine for stakeholder communication.

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Products and services

• RN and LPN Licensure by Examination Application Online application for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses seeking initial licensure through examination (NCLEX).
• RN and LPN Licensure by Reciprocity (Endorsement) Application Application for RNs and LPNs licensed in other states to obtain Ohio licensure through endorsement or reciprocity.
• APRN Applications Licensing applications for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses including initial applications and certification processes.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Applications Application forms for healthcare workers seeking certification as Certified Medication Aides in Ohio.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Resources Application forms and resources for community health worker certification in Ohio.
• Dialysis Technician Certification Applications Application forms for dialysis technician certification and training program applications in Ohio.
• Volunteer Certificate Forms Application forms for volunteer certificates for nursing professionals.
• Multistate Licensure (Nurse Licensure Compact) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) program allowing nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
• License Verification Public verification service for checking the status and validity of nursing licenses in Ohio.
• Continuing Education Information & Resources Continuing education information, FAQs, requirements by license type, approvers list, and Category A courses for all Ohio nursing license holders.
• Education Programs (Prelicensure) Approved prelicensure nursing education programs in Ohio including RN and LPN program listings with approval status.
• Training Programs (CHW, DT, CMA) Approved training programs for Community Health Workers, Dialysis Technicians, and Certified Medication Aides.
• Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) Grant program supporting nursing education institutions in Ohio to expand nursing workforce capacity.
• Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) Loan repayment program for nursing education expenses in exchange for service commitment.
• Operation Nightingale Special nursing licensure initiative for expedited licensing of military members and spouses.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OhioPHP (Ohio Professionals Health Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025The Ohio Board of Nursing partnered with OhioPHP to offer the Safe Haven Program, providing support services for licensees who may need assistance with substance use or mental health concerns. This partnership enables confidential reporting and monitoring options for nurses seeking support.
• State Medical Board of Ohio and Ohio Board of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025Joint regulatory statement issued by three Ohio healthcare regulatory boards on retail IV therapy clinics, demonstrating coordinated regulatory oversight across healthcare professions.
• NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBN participates in NCSBN initiatives including the Next Generation NCLEX exam launch, Journal of Nursing Regulation publication, and national nursing regulatory standards development.
• Ohio Nursing Education InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBN administers the Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP) providing financial grants to nursing education programs. Award summaries available for 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 cycles.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Board of Nursing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's nursing board, licensing RNs, LPNs, and APRNs. Similar scope of state regulatory authority with comparable licensee population scale.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing: Pennsylvania's licensing and regulatory body for RNs, LPNs, and CRNPs. Neighboring-state peer with comparable scope over nursing education approval, license issuance, and disciplinary action.
• North Carolina Board of Nursing: North Carolina's state regulatory agency for nursing licensure, education program approval, and discipline. Operates a comparable mandate and is often cited as a high-performing peer among state boards.
• Texas Board of Nursing: Texas state agency licensing RNs, LVNs, and APRNs. Mirrors OBN's mandate structure, including NCLEX administration and continuing education oversight, and is a frequent peer benchmark for state nursing regulation performance.
• Georgia Board of Nursing: Georgia's state nursing regulatory body, licensing RNs, LPNs, and APRNs. Comparable scope and structure, serving as a peer benchmark for southern-state nursing regulation.
• Florida Board of Nursing: Florida's state nursing regulatory body with comparable scope over RN, LPN, and APRN licensure, education program approval, and discipline. Directly comparable function and structure to OBN.
• New York State Board of Nursing: New York's nursing regulatory authority, administering RN, LPN, and nurse practitioner licensure. Comparable regulatory scope and digital licensing infrastructure, with a different governance structure under the State Education Department.
• Michigan Board of Nursing: Michigan's state nursing regulatory body, administering RN, LPN, and specialty nurse licensure. Comparable neighboring-state peer with shared Great Lakes regional healthcare workforce dynamics.
• California Board of Registered Nursing: California's state regulatory agency for RN and advanced practice nursing licensure. Operates the same core function as OBN — licensing, education program approval, and discipline — at significantly larger scale, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN): National umbrella organization for U.S. state nursing boards, including OBN. Oversees the NCLEX examination and develops national nursing regulatory standards that OBN implements at the state level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OhioNursingBd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiflxnHvbm3yayo1dkGsA0w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-board-of-nursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohioboardofnursing

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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