1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

78 - BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING

The Board of Registered Nursing ensures that registered nurses are competent and safe to practice through (1) sound licensing standards, (2) an effective enforcement program to prosecute violations of the Nursing Practice Act, (3) a diversion program to intervene with chemically dependent or mentally ill nurses, (4) oversight of nursing school programs, and (5) education efforts.