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Welcome to the Board of Registered Nursing
The Board of Registered Nursing regulates the practice of registered nursing and certified advanced practice nurses in order to protect the public. The Board exists to protect the health and safety of consumers and promote quality registered nursing care in California.
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What's New
- Report on 2013 Survey of California RNs Post-Licensure Educational Experiences
- Approved Regulation: Amendment to sections 1403 and 1444.5 and Adoption of Section 1441 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Unprofessional Conduct.
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) numbers can now be renewed using the BreEZe online system
- 2012-2013 Updated interactive school database; includes student enrollment, graduation, demographic and faculty data for California schools
- PRESS RELEASE: Seven Plead Guilty to Forging Transcripts in Order to Become Nurses
- Approved Regulation: Amendment to section 1419(c) of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Renewal disclosure requirement for reported violations.
- The Board of Registered Nursing’s Application for Licensure by Examination is now online! Click here for detailed information on how to apply and pay your application fees online, or go directly to BreEZe to begin filling out your application and pay your fees.
- Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 136 and California Code of Regulations Section 1409.1, an address change must be reported to the Board within 30 days.
- 2012-2013 Regional and Updated Statewide Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Annual School Reports
- Winter 2013 BRN Report now available!
- Authorizations for out-of-state licensed registered nurses who wish to participate in approved sponsored free health care events are now available on-line.
- Potential License Denial or Suspension for Failure to Pay Taxes








