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This the Official page for the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline. The Nursing Practice Act created a nine-member Board which serves as the BRN decision-making body. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!!

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You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opioids: • Risk of addiction & overdose • Increase...
01/12/2026

You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opioids:
• Risk of addiction & overdose
• Increased addiction risk for those with mental health/substance abuse disorders
• Dangers of combining opioids with alcohol, benzos, or CNS depressants

Protect your patients—educate before prescribing.

The Board of Registered Nursing is currently recruiting qualified registered nurses to share their expertise as an exper...
01/08/2026

The Board of Registered Nursing is currently recruiting qualified registered nurses to share their expertise as an expert practice consultant. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/gREqTP2C

New CURES reporting changeEffective January 1Do NOT report prescriptions for:• Testosterone• MifepristoneVisit oag.ca.go...
01/07/2026

New CURES reporting change
Effective January 1
Do NOT report prescriptions for:
• Testosterone
• Mifepristone
Visit oag.ca.gov/cures for details

01/07/2026

Food banks are feeling overwhelming need this holiday season. State workers: Please join us in donating food or gift cards to help those in need.

🗓️ When? Now through January 9, 2026.

🥫 What? Non-perishable food items and gift cards.

📦 How? Visit www.fooddrive.ca.gov to learn about opportunities to donate, volunteer, and more.

A reminder for Public Health Nurses!No more PHN Certificate renewals or fees. It stays valid as long as your RN license ...
01/01/2026

A reminder for Public Health Nurses!
No more PHN Certificate renewals or fees. It stays valid as long as your RN license is active. Just keep renewing your RN (and APRN, if applicable)!

Attention Licensees with Furnishing Licenses: You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opio...
12/24/2025

Attention Licensees with Furnishing Licenses:
You must counsel patients of all ages of the following before issuing opioids:
• Risk of addiction & overdose
• Increased addiction risk for those with mental health/substance abuse disorders
• Dangers of combining opioids with alcohol, benzos, or CNS depressants

Protect your patients—educate before prescribing.

🚨 Attention Health Care Providers who report controlled substances:Starting January 1, reporting a prescription for or t...
12/19/2025

🚨 Attention Health Care Providers who report controlled substances:
Starting January 1, reporting a prescription for or the dispensing of testosterone or mifepristone to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) is prohibited.
This change is mandated by law. Stay informed and compliant.
🔗 Learn more: https://oag.ca.gov/cures

ATTENTION: All licensees with a furnishing license are required to discuss the following with patients of all ages befor...
12/11/2025

ATTENTION: All licensees with a furnishing license are required to discuss the following with patients of all ages before dispensing opioids:
• The risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid use
• The heightened risk of addiction for individuals with mental health or substance abuse disorders
• The dangers of combining opioids with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants
Let’s protect our patients through informed, proactive care.

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Sacramento, CA

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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