California Board of Registered Nursing

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This the Official page for the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!!

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We are holding our Board Meeting today and welcome your participation! The meeting starts at 9:00 am and you can tune in...
11/20/2025

We are holding our Board Meeting today and welcome your participation! The meeting starts at 9:00 am and you can tune in via WebEx, DCA Webcast and in person at a physical location. For more details, visit rn.ca.gov/consumers/meetings.

Today and Tomorrow is our Board Meeting and we invite you to join us! The meeting starts at 9:00am on both days via WebE...
11/19/2025

Today and Tomorrow is our Board Meeting and we invite you to join us! The meeting starts at 9:00am on both days via WebEx, DCA Webcast and in person at a physical location. For more information, visit rn.ca.gov/consumers/meetings.

Please join us for our Board Meeting on November 19-20, starting at 9:00 am. This meeting is open to the public via WebE...
11/17/2025

Please join us for our Board Meeting on November 19-20, starting at 9:00 am. This meeting is open to the public via WebEx, DCA Webcast and in person at a physical location. Your feedback is important. For more details, please see our meeting page at: rn.ca.gov/consumers/meetings

ATTENTION: All licensees with a furnishing license are required to discuss the following with patients of all ages befor...
11/14/2025

ATTENTION: All licensees with a furnishing license are required to discuss the following with patients of all ages before dispensing opioids:
• The risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid use
• The heightened risk of addiction for individuals with mental health or substance abuse disorders
• The dangers of combining opioids with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants
Let’s protect our patients through informed, proactive care.

The Board of Registered Nursing is currently recruiting qualified registered nurses to share their expertise as an exper...
11/13/2025

The Board of Registered Nursing is currently recruiting qualified registered nurses to share their expertise as an expert practice consultant. For more information please visit:https://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/enforcement/epbrochure.pdf

Attention Licensees with Furnishing Licenses: You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opio...
11/05/2025

Attention Licensees with Furnishing Licenses:
You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opioids:
• Risk of addiction & overdose
• Increased addiction risk for those with mental health/substance abuse disorders
• Dangers of combining opioids with alcohol, benzos, or CNS depressants

Protect your patients—educate before prescribing.

Have you heard? BRN no longer requires Public Health Nurse Certificates to be renewed along with the associated fee! The...
11/04/2025

Have you heard? BRN no longer requires Public Health Nurse Certificates to be renewed along with the associated fee! The certificate remains valid as long as your RN license remains active, and you must still apply for and pay a fee to renew your RN and any APRN certificates you may hold.

⚠️ SCAM WARNING for NursesScammers are impersonating DEA agents and BRN investigators, claiming your license is under in...
10/31/2025

⚠️ SCAM WARNING for Nurses
Scammers are impersonating DEA agents and BRN investigators, claiming your license is under investigation. They may send fake letters and demand personal or banking info.
👉 BRN will never call to demand payment.
❌ Don’t share personal info.
📞 Report suspicious calls: (916) 322-3350

We are holding our Nursing Practice Committee Meeting (NPC) today and invite you to attend! The meeting starts at 9:00 a...
10/30/2025

We are holding our Nursing Practice Committee Meeting (NPC) today and invite you to attend! The meeting starts at 9:00 am and you can participate via WebEx, DCA Webcast and in person at a physical location. For more details, visit rn.ca.gov/consumers/meetings.

Tomorrow is our Nursing Practice Committee Meeting (NPC) and we welcome your input! Please join us starting at 9:00am vi...
10/30/2025

Tomorrow is our Nursing Practice Committee Meeting (NPC) and we welcome your input! Please join us starting at 9:00am via WebEx, DCA Webcast and in person at a physical location. For more information, visit rn.ca.gov/consumers/meetings.

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