Welcome to the Board of Registered Nursing

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) 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.
Information About
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* Applying
o Frequently Asked Questions
o Licensure by Examination
o Licensure by Endorsement from Another State
o Repeat / Reapply for Licensure by Examination
o Advanced Practice Certification
o Reinstatement of a Lapsed RN License
o Continuing Education Provider Number
o Fingerprint Card / Live Scan Form Requests
* Renewing
o Frequently Asked Questions
o Renewal of RN License
o Renewal of Advanced Practice Certifications
o License Duplicate/Replacement Requests
o Verification of Licensure
o Change of Name and/or Address
* Careers in Nursing
o Careers in Nursing
o Become a Nurse Ambassador
o Steps to Become a Registered Nurse
o Financial Aid Information
o Get a Nursing License
o For Future Nurses
o Governor's Nurse Education Initiative



Upcoming Meetings

* Board Meeting
November 29-30, 2007 | More Information
* Diversion/Discipline Committee Meeting
January 17, 2008 | More Information
* Education/Licensing Committee Meeting
January 17, 2008 | More Information
* Nursing Practice Committee Meeting
January 17, 2008 | More Information

What's New

* Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Fingerprint Processing Fees Reduced - October 1, 2007 | More Information
* Forecasts of the Registered Nurse Workforce in California - September 20, 2007
* Exciting Job Opportunity, CA Department of Aging (CDA)! | More Information
* Survey of Registered Nurses in California 2006
* 2005-2006 Annual School Report with Prelicensure Interactive Database | More Information
* Regional Forecasts of the Registered Nurse Workforce in California
* More What's New