IBON Announces Paperless Licensure Effective July 1, 2019
Subject: Important Notice of Procedural Changes -
The Future of Paperless Licensure
Dear Iowa Healthcare Employers:
During the October 2018 meeting, the Iowa Board of Nursing members discussed the future of transitioning to paperless licenses. During the January 2019 meeting it was announced that the Board of Nursing will transition to paperless licensure on July 1, 2019!
What will going paperless look like in the future?
A nurse will complete the appropriate application process and instead of receiving a paper wallet card in the mail they will receive an email after their application is complete stating they hold an active Iowa license, with a number and information concerning verifying their license online. A 5” x 7” certificate will continue to be sent out for an initial license and an endorsement license at this time.
What are the benefits of going paperless?
- The best licensure verification is obtained online
- Licensure status can be verified electronically anytime from anywhere
- Licensure status is updated in real time
- The threat for fraud is virtually taken away
- Staff time in sending out wallet cards is eliminated
- The licensing process becomes more efficient
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Member Board Profiles, 32 states issue initial licenses paperless and 39 states issue renewals paperless.
Real-time verification of Iowa nurse licensees may be obtained through the Board’s website at https://nursing.iowa.gov. Once there, click on the IBON Online Services tab and then click on the License Verification tab. You must have the nurse’s license number to utilize this service.
The Iowa Board of Nursing will continue to keep you updated on the paperless transition. Continue to follow this initiative in the Board of Nursing Newsletter, Website and Facebook. Look for it: Paperless – July 1, 2019. Thank you for your attention to this information.
Sincerely,
Kathleen R. Weinberg, MSN, RN
Executive Director
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