This law requires the board to create and keep an updated list of vocational nursing schools in the state. Graduates from these approved schools, who also meet other criteria set out in the chapter, can apply for a vocational nursing license.

This law explains what qualifies as an approved school for vocational nursing in California. Such a school must be approved by the state's Board of Vocational Nursing and offer a course of instruction lasting at least 1,530 hours or 50 semester units. This instruction must be linked to hospitals and can be provided by various educational institutions or agencies. Additionally, one hour of instruction is defined as a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time.

This law requires vocational nursing schools to award credit to students for prior education and knowledge. Schools must offer challenge exams or other evaluation methods for students to demonstrate their knowledge and gain credits. The board will set the rules about which types of education qualify for credit and how much credit is given, including credits for certified nurse assistants and courses from accredited secondary schools. The schools are responsible for evaluating if previous courses are equivalent.

This section outlines the process and requirements for getting a vocational nursing school or program approved by the board. When a school or program expresses interest, they have specific timelines to follow for submitting their intent and initial application. If they fail these steps, they have to wait six months before trying again. The board checks if the application is complete within 30 days, and the school has another 60 days to provide any missing information. The board decides on approval, denial, or corrective action within six months. Fees include a nonrefundable initial application fee, a final approval fee, and a continuing approval fee every four years. The board can adjust fees if costs are lower than expected or if a program reduces its enrollment. This section is set to expire in 2029.

This law requires that the board keep a list of vocational nursing schools and programs that are inactive and seeking approval. Schools must respond to the board's requests within two weeks during the approval process. If they fail to respond, provide needed documents, or pay fees on time, they become inactive. If a school stays inactive for 90 days during the application process, they lose the chance to be approved and must wait six months to reapply.

This law section outlines the requirements for vocational nursing schools in California. It states that the curriculum must include a minimum number of instructional hours and practical clinical experience in areas such as medical, surgical, and obstetrical care, as well as caring for sick children. The board responsible for nursing education will decide the specific subjects and experiences needed. Additionally, the board will set regulations for how these courses are approved, which can be measured in instructional hours, academic units, or by assessing certain skills and competencies.

This law requires that the board regularly inspects vocational nursing schools in California to ensure they meet required standards. If a school does not meet these standards, the board must notify them of the issues. If the school fails to fix these problems in a reasonable time, it can face fines or be removed from the approved list. The board is responsible for setting up a system for issuing citations, including fines. Schools that have been removed can reapply for approval a year after their removal.

This law says that schools run by churches or religious groups to train their members in taking care of the sick, based on their religious beliefs, don't have to follow the rules of this specific chapter.