California
This board oversees registered nurses in California
What is the California Board of Registered Nursing?
In New York, the state board that oversees nursing practice is part of this department.
What is the New York State Education Department?
In California, LVNs primarily provide this type of patient care
What is basic care for stable patients?
Unlike California, New York’s Board of Nursing members are appointed by this governing body.
What is the New York Board of Regents?
To apply for licensure in California, all nurses must complete this type of background check.
What is fingerprinting reviewed by the California DOJ and FBI?
New York requires nurses to complete training in these two areas.
What are infection control and child abuse?
California requires APRN representation on this board
What is the Board of Registered Nursing
New York’s criminal background check differs from California because it does not require this.
What is mandatory fingerprinting?
California does not participate in this multi-state licensure program.
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
While not yet enacted, New York has pending legislation to join this compact.
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?