1. Optimal Regulatory Board System
Sasha N. Poole, PhD, RN
Acting Executive Director,
New Mexico Board of Nursing

2. Transition to ORBS An Early Adopter
A substantial savings to the agency
June 11th old system offline
we are processing applications during this time
June 25th new system online

3. The Good & the Bad Benefits for nurses Drawbacks for nurses
Clear idea of status of application at a glance
Integrated message system
One-stop for demographic changes
Agency’s system, not controlled by other agency
Will have to upload continuing education certificates prior to/during renewal process
Change

4. Create an account by going to

5. Click I Agree to proceed to the next page

6. For initial application click NO when it asks if you have a NM license
For renewal click YES when asked if you have a NM license

7. For renewal After license lookup option, searched nurse appears
Click on the Select Nurse and proceed to continue tab

8. Search by name or license number
Select the license type
Address the captcha

9. Create a email address using your email then confirm your email
Address the captcha

10. Second step to verify email address

11. Fill in all information.
You have the option to choose yes or no on the SSN
SSN will be requested later in application

12. After account creation nursing portal
For initial application click on Apply for License

13. Nursing portal for renewal
Start your renewal application
Apply for Renewal

14. Select the license being applied for

15. Instructions are provided for applicants, tailored to the application type

16. Check of licensure type

17. Demographics
General Information, Education History, NCLEX Information, Employment History, and Eligibility Questions

18. Application preview before submitting

19. Payment page

20. Confirmation page
shows payment went through
printable receipt

21. Applicant will be able to check the status of application after submitting payment

22. Status page
shows completed/pending steps in licensing process

23. Affidavit of Graduation
Affidavit of Graduation