This law mandates that the board creates and keeps an updated list of nursing schools in the state that are approved. Graduates from these schools can apply for a nursing license in the state if they meet other required qualifications.

This law requires the board to set up or use a committee that helps make it easier for nursing students to move from associate degree programs to bachelor's degree programs without having to repeat unnecessary courses. The goal is to streamline the process for students wanting to advance their nursing education.

This law establishes a Nursing Education and Workforce Advisory Committee under the board's jurisdiction. The committee gathers input from nursing programs and health professionals to suggest education standards and address workforce issues. Members include nursing program directors, nurse practitioners, nursing employers, and other relevant representatives. Appointments generally last four years, with different initial term lengths to stagger membership. The committee must meet at least twice annually and can send reports and recommendations to the board. A key focus is on setting standards for clinical experiences and managing clinical placements for nursing schools, including fair access and standard compliance. The board can create and update guidelines without following usual administrative procedures. Finally, the committee's findings are to be reported to the Legislature.

This law section specifies the requirements for nursing schools and programs to be approved in California. It mandates that an approved program must offer a board-approved course lasting at least two academic years, include 500 clinical hours with specific nursing area requirements, and be associated with a hospital. Exemptions are allowed for programs preparing vocational nurses. The board defines required instruction subjects and clinical competency. Additionally, nursing programs need to report about clinical placement coordination, and they must include training on implicit bias, covering topics like unconscious bias and health inequities. The board is responsible for analyzing nursing practices regularly to update educational requirements.

This law requires that nursing schools in California must recognize military education and experience for credit towards nursing licensure through evaluations like exams. The Board will deny or revoke approvals for schools that fail to comply. Regulations were to be established by January 1, 2017, ensuring that schools have a process in place for granting such credit. However, this credit applies only to licensure, not academic degrees. The Board will review each school's policies on this topic every five years and will publish related information online about how military coursework is accepted at each approved nursing school.

This law outlines how private nursing schools in California need to work with both the Board of Registered Nursing and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to ensure they meet educational standards. For nursing schools that are accredited, the board will perform joint inspections, accept accreditation decisions, and faculty hiring made by the school. If a school's self-study matches board regulations, it's accepted without additional documents. The board will look into resources, placements, complaints, and rates like examination pass or graduation rates if a school wants to increase enrollment. The board can withhold approval if standards aren't met and can inspect schools further if needed.

This law allows nursing programs in California more flexibility when clinical practice sites become unavailable due to emergencies or other issues until the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Directors of approved nursing programs can request to use clinical settings without prior board approval or agreements, and reduce patient care hours under specific conditions. Requests must show there are no alternative sites nearby, and any substitute clinical hours should offer similar educational value, possibly through simulation or telehealth. If a request meets all criteria, it is automatically approved if not responded to in seven business days. A standard method for evaluating these requests will be developed and posted online for transparency.

This law states that nursing schools and their partners cannot pay clinics or hospitals to secure spots for their students' clinical training. Any payment within two years of placing students at a clinic counts as a violation. However, paying for necessary administrative tasks, like credentialing or buying supplies, is allowed and doesn’t break the rules.

This section outlines the fees that a nursing school must pay to the Board of Registered Nursing. An institution seeking approval for a new nursing program may be charged up to $80,000. If a school wishes to make significant changes to an already approved program, the fee can be up to $5,000, but certain changes like curriculum updates might not require a fee. Additionally, if the oversight costs are lower than the fees collected, the board can reduce fees to match those costs.

This law states that the board must deny or revoke approval of any nursing school that fails to give students credit for previous education or the chance to earn credit for their knowledge through exams. Additionally, if a community college nursing school discriminates against applicants seeking necessary nursing units, its approval may also be revoked. The board will set rules on what educational credits count for licensure but doesn't control credits toward academic degrees.

This law outlines the approval process for faculty, directors, and assistant directors at nursing schools or programs. The board can approve individuals for these roles if they meet specific requirements and submit a completed application. This approval lasts five years and can be renewed if requirements continue to be met. The individual's status, including nursing license information, will be available online. Applicants who don't meet all requirements might work under a remediation plan and supervision for up to a year. Schools must report changes in director positions but not in faculty roles. This law doesn't alter the board's power over faculty approval.

The board is responsible for inspecting all nursing schools in the state whenever it feels it's necessary. The executive officer makes written reports of these inspections to the board. If a school's standards don't meet the board's requirements, the school will be notified in writing about what needs fixing. If the school doesn't fix these issues promptly, it can be removed from the list of approved schools, and they'll be informed in writing.

This section states that the rules in this chapter do not apply to schools run by recognized churches or religious groups that educate their members on how to care for the sick according to their religious beliefs.