Alabama Board of Nursing

09/24/2026

On Thursday, September 24, nurse educators shared Alabama's innovative approach to healthcare workforce development with the National League for Nursing's Education Summit in Washington, DC, as Brittany Humphries, Kenneth Kirkland, Tiffany Scarborough, and Nanci Claus joined fellow nurse educator and ABN Board Member Danielle Baker to present Strengthening Alabama’s Nursing Pipeline. (Pictured: Danielle Baker and Brittany Humphries)

09/17/2026

Paper applications are now available and can be found on the board's website at abn.alabama.gov. These applications may be delivered in-person or by mail to the Montgomery office, or they can be collected at one of the listed locations on Monday or Tuesday of next week. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during these disruptions.

09/14/2026

ATTENTION APRN APPLICANTS

A process using paper applications and external primary source reviews has been developed to assist advanced practice nurses who have been affected by the cybersecurity event at the ABN. Currently, the focus is on applications for initial advanced practice approval, reinstatements, and new collaborations. Paper applications to use for these processes are here.

On the “new collaboration” application:

Please check the box that indicates if your application for collaboration was in progress at the time of the system outage on 09/01/2026. This will help us match the paper application to your current record when the system is restored.

Please submit all the requested information, even if it was previously sent with your electronic application. Having all the information available in one place will make processing your application go more smoothly.
Incomplete applications, or those missing the requested information will not be processed. Please be thorough.
If you submitted payment at the time of the electronic application submission, please include your payment receipt.

If you have not previously submitted payment, please send a certified check or money order with your application.

Should you need to modify an existing collaboration or terminate a collaboration, we are asking that you hold that information until the licensing system is operational.

To check the list of recently licensed APRNs can be found at

The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) continues to respond to and recover from the cybersecurity event that disrupted Board services beginning September 1. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with the ABN continuing to work closely with cybersecurity professionals and appropriate state resour...

09/14/2026

Gabriel J. Sapalaran, Jr., earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1988 from the College of Nursing at the University of the City of Manila (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila), Manila, Philippines. He later earned a Master of Science in Nursing, with a focus on Primary Health Care, from St. Paul University Philippines, where he is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science.

Mr. Sapalaran serves as a Clinical Nurse III in Home Telehealth Services at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. His professional interests include geriatrics, chronic care, home telehealth, telehealth, telemedicine, telenursing, nursing informatics, and analytics. He brings more than 30 years of combined nursing practice experience in the Philippines and the United States.

From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Sapalaran served as a member of the Credentials and Professional Standards for Nursing Committee of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. He also served on the Birmingham VA Medical Center’s Nurse Professional Standards Board.

Mr. Sapalaran is the first Filipino American member to serve on the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN). He has a strong interest in nursing regulation and is a committed advocate for patient safety and sound regulatory compliance among nurses in Alabama and among internationally educated nurses.

09/10/2026

Alabama Board of Nursing – Cybersecurity Event Update

September 10, 2026

The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) continues to respond to and recover from the cybersecurity event that disrupted Board services beginning September 1. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with the ABN continuing to work closely with cybersecurity professionals and appropriate state resources.

Since the ABN’s September 4 update, recovery efforts have continued to progress, and some systems and services have been restored. Additional systems are being brought back online in phases as they are reviewed, validated, and determined to be ready for operation.

While progress is being made, restoration of the Board’s full technology environment will take additional time. As a result, services may remain temporarily unavailable or experience delays as recovery efforts continue.

Because the investigation remains active, the ABN is not yet able to draw conclusions regarding the nature or scope of the event. Additional information will be provided when facts have been sufficiently validated and can appropriately be made public.

The ABN recognizes the impact this disruption has had on nurses, applicants, healthcare organizations, and others who rely on our services. Every decision is based on our mission to safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of the public through licensing and approval of qualified individuals. We appreciate the continued patience and understanding of those we serve as efforts remain focused on safely restoring remaining services.

The ABN will continue to provide updates as meaningful progress is made and additional information becomes available.

— Natalie Baker, DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Executive Officer
Alabama Board of Nursing

09/08/2026

BOARD OF NURSING PROVIDES UPDATE ON CYBERSECURITY EVENT

The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) continues to actively respond to and investigate a cybersecurity event that resulted in the disruption of some ABN services beginning on September 1.

Work is progressing on two priorities simultaneously: conducting a thorough investigation of the event and safely restoring the technology services necessary for ABN to serve Alabama’s nurses and the public.

Teams are now working through a prioritized restoration of systems and services. Systems are being brought back online in a deliberate manner as they are assessed and determined to be ready for operation.

This process is being conducted carefully to ensure that restoration efforts do not compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation or the security of the environment.

Because the investigation remains active, ABN is not yet able to draw conclusions or provide additional details about the nature or scope of the event. ABN will provide additional information when facts have been sufficiently validated and can appropriately be made public.

ABN recognizes the disruption this event has caused for Alabama’s nursing community and appreciates the public’s patience as this work continues. Restoring essential services safely and responsibly remains our immediate priority.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS AWAITING NCLEX RESULTS

The ABN is able to access your test results as they are reported. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, we will post a running list of successful applicants to our website, indicating that each individual listed is legally authorized to practice as a nurse in Alabama.

Unfortunately, we may not be able to issue your Alabama nursing license number until our services are fully restored. In the interim, you may be identified and your licensure may be validated using the unique identifier assigned to you by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Effective immediately, Board staff will begin mailing NCLEX Candidate Reports to each applicant as the reports are received.

09/02/2026

Alabama Board of Nursing – Service Disruption Notice

September 1, 2026

The Alabama Board of Nursing is currently experiencing a disruption to certain technology systems related to a cybersecurity event.

Upon identifying the issue, the Board took precautionary measures to protect its systems and information, including temporarily taking certain systems and services offline while
the matter is assessed. As a result, some Board services may be temporarily unavailable or
delayed.

The Alabama Board of Nursing is working with cybersecurity professionals and appropriate
state resources to investigate the event and safely restore services. The investigation is active and ongoing.

At this time, we are not able to provide additional information regarding the nature or scope of the event. Providing accurate information is important, and we do not want to speculate while the investigation remains underway.

We recognize the inconvenience this disruption may cause to nurses, applicants, healthcare organizations, and others who rely on Board services. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely restore operations.

The Alabama Board of Nursing will provide an additional public update within three business days, or sooner if circumstances warrant.

Dr. Natalie Baker
Executive Officer
Alabama Board of Nursing

08/31/2026

The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st. Please be sure to renew prior to 4:30 p.m., as the Board offices will close at that time and Renewal will end. If you fail to renew by 4:30 on December 31, your license will lapse, and you will no longer be legally authorized to practice.

08/28/2026

A graduate of Central Alabama Community College with a degree in Applied Science (Computer Science), Clint Witherington was born and raised in Elmore County, Alabama, where he has lived most of his life. Having worked in the information technology field for more than 17 years, he currently serves as IT Manager for the Alabama Department of Finance Division of Risk Management.

Clint is married with one daughter. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoys travel, mountain biking, diving, camping, and spending time with his family.

08/26/2026

Choosing the right patients for Quality Assurance (QA) review can make your process more meaningful and focused. One effective approach is to start with a common diagnosis, like hypertension, and then narrow your selection to patients who may benefit most from closer evaluation. For example, instead of reviewing a meaningful number of all patients with hypertension, consider focusing on those who are not achieving blood pressure control despite being prescribed two or more antihypertensive agents. This targeted review can help identify gaps in care, improve treatment plans, and support better outcomes across your practice.