Board Function

The Board of Nursing, hereafter referred to as the Board, is charged with protection of the health, safety, and welfare of Delaware's citizens by establishing rules and regulations for the licensure and practice of professional and practical nursing. The Board issues licenses by examination and endorsement, evaluates and approves nursing educational programs, conducts hearings, and imposes disciplinary sanctions, when deemed necessary. (24 Del. C., Chapter 19, § 1901-1926)

Contact Information

For practice, disciplinary, and Advanced Practice Nurse application information, contact:

Pamela Zickafoose EdD, MSN, RN, BON Executive Director at (302) 744-4500 or by email at pamela.zickafoose@state.de.us

Inquiries should be sent to customerservice.dpr@state.de.us.

Applications and forms are available as links on www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing.