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Welcome

Welcome and thank you for visiting the LBNM online portal. I am Cecelia K Flomo, Chief Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer.
The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery has the exclusive power and authority to regulate and monitor nursing and midwifery practice in the Republic of Liberia.
On behalf of LBNM, I invite you to explore our web portal as per your privileges given to on this platform and learn more about all we have to offer. I am sure you will see why we love what we do.

Mission

To protect the public’s health and safety by ensuring that all nurses and midwives are competent, ethical practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to provide high quality and safe health services to the people of Liberia.

Vision

To serve as the ultimate authority in regulating the nursing and midwifery professions in Liberia and ensure professional excellence in nursing and midwifery education and practices.

Announcements

Accredited Nursing/Midwifery Schools and Programs

LBNM accredits schools of nursing and midwifery throughout Liberia to offer basic and post-basic/advanced practice degree programs.

Professional Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

A person who has successfully completed a prescribed basic nursing education program from an accredited nursing institution; passes the State Board Exams; and holds a current valid license issued by LBNM authorizing

Registered Midwife (RM)

A person who has successfully completed a prescribed basic midwifery education program from an accredited midwifery institution; passes the State Board Exams; and holds a current valid license issued by LBNM authorizing him/her to practice.

Post Basic/Advanced Nurse or Midwife

Any person who holds a current license to practice professional nursing/midwifery and has satisfactorily completed a formal accredited advanced educational program which primary purpose is to prepare nurses and midwives for advanced or specialized practice for at least one academic year.

Structure

LBNM, headed by a Chairperson, serves as the legal power and authority, and sets the conduct, management, and policies of LBNM. The Secretariat, headed by the Registrar, administers the day to day operations and implements policies of LBNM to ensure professional excellence in quality nursing and midwifery education and practices.

Core Values

Excellence

Demonstrating commitment, integrity, flexibility, and accountability for decision, actions, and results within one sphere of authority.

Professionalism

Adhering to standards of behavior that reflect positively on the professions of nursing and midwifery.

Compassion

Expressing genuine concern about the other person or people’s needs both those we serve and those with whom we work.

Respect

Accepting and appreciating diversity and difference. Listening with tact and sensitivity.

Inclusiveness

Creating a hospitable and welcoming environment to interact with all members of the nursing and midwifery professionals regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other individual characteristics.

Integrity

Demonstrating consistent, fair, honest, and open communication and behavior.

LBNM Mandate

Legal Power and Authority

Serve as the legal power and authority to regulate and monitor all nursing and midwifery education and practices.

Accreditation

Accredit all nursing and midwifery institutions in Liberia.

Licensure

Register and license all persons engaging in nursing and midwifery.

Adherence & Competency

Develop nursing and midwifery curricula, ensure adherence, and continuing competency.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with all procedures and guidelines for the licensing and renewal of all nurses and midwives.

Disciplinary Action

Determine disciplinary actions for violations of nursing and midwifery professional standards.

Brief History

  • 1948

    Liberian Board for Nurse examiners established by Liberian Nurses Association

  • Nurse Practice Act passed by the Legislature, Republic of Liberia

  • Licensed practical nurse and midwives became auxiliary members of the Board

  • Liberian Council of Midwives established

  • Liberian Council of Midwives and the Board merged to form the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery

  • Nurse/Midwifery Act amended