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California law established the Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act which, as of January 2016, requires Home Care Organizations to be licensed and creates a public online registry for Home Care Aides who have been background checked.
All other license types, including Public Health Nurse certificates expiring prior to January 1, 2024, must submit the required renewal fee prior to expiration. Monitor the Board’s website, www.rn.ca.gov , for more information as it becomes available.
The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) has an intradepartmental contract with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) to provide license verification on the DCA License Search website and the actual operation thereof.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certifies CNAs. California is not a nursing licensure compact state, which means that a California license does not allow you to practice in other states – you must take an examination or undergo a screening process to obtain a second license.
The first step in getting a registered nursing license in California is to graduate from an accredited nursing program with an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing. Pro Tip: If you are still in high school, I highly recommend taking college preparatory classes.
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.
To become a registered nurse (RN) in California, you must first obtain a degree, then complete the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and finally apply for a license through the state board. This process can take as little as two years or upwards of six years, depending on the type of degree you wish to pursue.
