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The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely.

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Arizona State Board of Nursing

Education Committee Call for New Members

The Arizona State Board of Nursing Education Committee is seeking qualified applicants for the Education Committee, a

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Upcoming events

Jul

23/24

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday & Friday, 8:00am
Jul

31

Education Committee

Friday, 9:00am
Aug

25

Scope of Practice

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SOP Committee

Tuesday, 12:00pm
Sep

24/25

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday & Friday, 8:00am
Oct

2

Education Committee

Friday, 9:00am
Nov

10

Scope of Practice

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SOP Committee

Tuesday, 12:00pm
Nov

19/20

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday & Friday, 8:00am
Dec

4

Education Committee

Friday, 9:00am

Nurse Statistics

Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses: 119,764
Telehealth Registered Nurses
Telehealth Registered Nurses: 16
Volunteer Registered Nurses
Volunteer Registered Nurses: 1
Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses: 11,156
Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistants: 24,060
Licensed Nursing Assistants
Licensed Nursing Assistants: 7,966
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners: 19,807
Telehealth Nurse Practitioners
Telehealth Nurse Practitioners: 159
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical Nurse Specialists: 117
Certified Nurse Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwives: 371
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: 1,709
Certified Medication Assistant
Certified Medication Assistant: 201
Licensed Health Aide
Licensed Health Aide: 620