Massachusetts nursing board and license resources
Official links for nurses licensed in Massachusetts, whether you're facing a complaint, on probation, or just renewing.
Good to know: The nursing board's Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) moved into URAMP in December 2024. The Massachusetts Nurses Association is a separate labor union.
Board of nursing
Licenses nurses in Massachusetts, investigates complaints, and issues board orders.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (Department of Public Health)License portal login
Log in to renew your license, update your address, or check your license online.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Online LicensingBoard of pharmacy
Oversees prescribing and controlled substances. Relevant if your case involves medications or you hold prescriptive authority.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in PharmacyState nurses association
A professional organization for nurses, not the board. Members get resources, advocacy and support.
American Nurses Association Massachusetts (ANA Massachusetts)Peer assistance program
A confidential program that supports nurses with substance use or mental health concerns, sometimes as an alternative to discipline.
Unified Recovery and Monitoring Program (URAMP)
Links checked October 2026. Boards change their websites from time to time. If a link doesn't work, let us know and we'll fix it.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, talk with a nursing license defense attorney licensed in your state.
Facing a complaint or probation in Massachusetts?
Start with these free guides, then come talk with nurses who've been there.
Got a Letter From the Nursing Board? What to Do FirstReceived a complaint or investigation letter from your state board of nursing? Here's what to do in the first days, what to avoid, and how to protect your license.8 min read 
What Nursing Probation Actually Looks Like (and How to Get Through It)A clear look at common nursing probation terms: drug screens, supervised practice, employer reports, narcotics restrictions and more, plus tips for completing probation successfully.9 min read 
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