1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

1220 - 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.