I applied for Licensure by Exam through the California Board of Nursing. All required documents were submitted. My Breeze Account has my RN File No., and there is no pending or missing education history. The right side says:
License/Registration Information:
No License Information Available
I haven't registered for the exam yet!
I recently received a letter containing an International Verification Form to be sent to my previous Nurses Board or Ministry to complete some portions of it and forward it to the Ca Board directly. That has already been done but I'm yet to get an update. My concern is whether others have a similar experience regarding the 'International Verification Form'! If so, could you please share it here?
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Graduating California students: California Board-approved nursing programs will submit your transcripts to the Board electronically upon completion of your program.
If you attended a nursing program in another State, you may have your transcripts sent to our Board electronically from a certified third-party electronic transcripts vendor such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc. Your school may also send them directly. Electronic transcripts must be sent to .
If you attended a nursing program in another country, you will need to have your official transcripts sent to the Board by mail.
Required Prerequisites for RN Examination and Endorsement Applicants
California Code of Regulations Section 1426 identifies the prerequisite courses required in addition to a nursing program:
- Communication skills, six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter
units shall include principals of:
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Group communication
- Related natural sciences, sixteen (16) semester or twenty-four (24) quarter units shall include:
- Anatomy with lab
- Physiology with lab
- Microbiology with lab
- Behavioral sciences (Psychology)
- Social sciences
PROJECT:
As part of the implementation of AB 890, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) has entered into an agreement with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Professional Examination Services (OPES) to conduct an Occupational Analysis (OA) of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) profession. The purpose of this project is to identify the tasks, knowledge, and skills that are a necessary part of the practice so they may be used to evaluate the BRN accepted
NP certification examinations. The assistance of licensed NPs is needed to provide information on current practice.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) input is critical to each phase of the OA in that they provide the information to define the tasks performed in the practice. SMEs also define the knowledge that is necessary to perform tasks safely, in compliance with standards of care.
The BRN is currently recruiting licensees to serve as SMEs to participate in the OA process. As a licensed NP, the BRN requests your assistance in this process. New licensees (5 years or less) are encouraged to apply as well, as your input is needed to maintain standards at entry level.
For Frequently Asked Questions about the OA please select the following link: OA - FAQ
SME PARTICIPATION:
The OA interviews and workshops will be conducted by teleconference in July and August 2021. SMEs are needed for the following processes:
Interviews | Defining Occupational Tasks and Knowledge | July 2021 |
Workshop 1 | Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Pediatric Primary Care • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care | August 17, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Workshop 2 | Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Pediatric Acute Care • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care | August 18, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Workshop 3 | Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Psychiatric • Family | September 28, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Workshop 4 | Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Neonatal • Women’s Health | September 29, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
To qualify to serve as an SME a licensee MUST:
1. Be a California resident;
2. Possess a valid and current active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and NP certification;
3. Have experience as an NP;
4. Have clinical practice experience and current skills in the area of expertise for which you will be providing input and rendering a professional opinion;
5. Have all renewal fees paid and continuing education requirements met;
6. No prior or
current disciplinary actions or convictions in this state or any other agency or government, and;
7. Be able to write complete and concise reports.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in participation, you must complete a ‘Nurse Practitioner Subject Matter Expert Application’ and submit with curriculum vitae/resume via email to .
Please complete the application using the following link: Nurse Practitioner Subject Matter Expert Application
COMMITMENT:
If you are contacted to participate in an interview, you can expect the process to be approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and may be conducted via telephone or MS Teams.
If you are contacted to participate in a workshop, each workshop is one day and will be conducted by teleconference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.