This section explains that any rules made for licensing nurse practitioners should not make it hard or unnecessarily complicated for them to get licensed or carry out their jobs. The goal is to have just enough education, training, and testing so they can work competently, without adding excessive requirements.

This law requires the creation of a Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee. Its job is to advise on matters like education and care standards for nurse practitioners. It also helps when the board considers disciplinary actions against nurse practitioners. The committee has four nurse practitioners, two doctors experienced with nurse practitioners, and one public member.

This law allows nurse practitioners in California to independently perform a range of medical functions without needing standardized procedures if certain requirements are met. To qualify, nurse practitioners must pass specific certification exams, complete defined clinical practice hours, and undertake a transition to practice within California. Once qualified, they can work in various healthcare settings such as clinics, health facilities, and medical groups without direct physician oversight. Their tasks can include advanced assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing patient diagnoses, and prescribing medications. They must clearly inform patients they are not physicians, maintain liability insurance, and refer patients to physicians when needed. However, they are not required to inform patients that they have a right to see a physician. Hospitals or clinics must not interfere with their professional judgment, and practitioners in mental health settings run by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are exempt from these regulations.

This law outlines the conditions under which a nurse practitioner can prescribe medication. To do so, they need a 'furnishing number' from the board, registration with the DEA for controlled substances, and specific training regarding Schedule II drugs and their addiction risks. Importantly, nurse practitioners don't have to work under a doctor's supervision to meet these requirements.

This law allows nurse practitioners (NPs) with active board certification certain freedoms from January 1, 2023. They can operate outside traditional healthcare settings if they meet specific criteria, such as holding a master's or doctoral degree and having practiced for at least three years. NPs may join medical staff, vote in related meetings, and must follow certain practices like consulting with physicians in complex situations. They must inform patients they are not doctors and display a notice about their regulation. NPs need liability insurance and have individual responsibility for their practice, without relying on corporations for professional rights.

This section is about ensuring that nurse practitioners in California have the right skills for their job. First, a detailed study has to be done to understand what skills nurse practitioners need when doing their work. Then, the current national certification exams need to be checked to see if they match these needed skills. If the exams don't test for some important skills, a new test might be created to fix this. The study must be done by January 1, 2023, and the whole process should be regularly reviewed to stay up-to-date.