California Board of Registered Nursing

Description/Mission:

The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline. The Nursing Practice Act created a nine-member Board which serves as the BRN decision-making body.The BRN performs a variety of activities in its mission to protect consumers including setting RN educational standards, approving California Nursing Programs, evaluating licensure applications, issuing and renewing licenses and certificates, taking disciplinary action, managing a diversion program, and operting a 24-hour toll-free and online licensing verification system.

At this site you can:

  • Utilized consumer protections such as verification of license holders
  • Read about Practice Information for different nursing degrees
  • Learn about Programs such as the Diversion Program for RN's
  • Learn about licensed programs for nursing degrees

Website: http://www.rn.ca.gov

Category: Nursing