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CA Bus & Prof Code § 2736.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2736.5.

2736.5.  (a) (1) The board shall adopt regulations to require that, on and after January 1, 2022, all continuing education courses for licensees under this chapter contain curriculum that includes the understanding of implicit bias.(2) Beginning January 1, 2023, continuing education providers shall ensure compliance with paragraph (1). Beginning January 1, 2023, the board shall audit continuing education providers, pursuant to Section 2811.5.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a), a continuing education course dedicated solely to research or other issues that does not include a direct patient care component is not required to contain curriculum that includes implicit bias in the practice of nursing.(c) In order to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a), continuing education courses shall address at least one or a combination of the following:(1) Examples of how implicit bias affects perceptions and treatment decisions of licensees, leading to disparities in health outcomes.(2) Strategies to address how unintended biases in decisionmaking may contribute to health care disparities by shaping behavior and producing differences in medical treatment along lines of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 417, Sec. 3. (AB 241) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2736.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2736.6.

2736.6.  The board shall determine by regulation the additional preparation in nursing, in a school approved by the board, which is required for a vocational nurse, licensed under Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) of this division, to be eligible to take the examination for licensure under this chapter as a registered nurse. The board shall not require more than 30 units in nursing and related science subjects to satisfy such preparation.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1541.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2737 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2737.

2737.  An applicant for a license authorizing him to practice nursing in this State under this chapter, upon the filing of his application shall pay the fee required by this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 807.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2738 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2738.

2738.  The board shall hold not less than two examinations each year at such times and places as the board may determine.(Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1174.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2740 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2740.

2740.  Examinations shall be written, but in the discretion of the board may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination in such subjects as the board determines. All examinations shall be conducted by such persons and in such manner and under such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe.The board shall finally pass or reject all applicants. Its actions shall be final and conclusive and not subject to review by any court or other authority. (Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 807.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2741 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2741.

2741.  An application for reexamination shall be accompanied by the fees prescribed by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 621, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2742 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation|Section 2742.

2742.  The board shall issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination and meets all other licensing requirements. The form of the license shall be determined in accordance with Section 164.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 850, Sec. 13.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.

2746.  The board shall issue a certificate to practice nurse-midwifery to any person who qualifies under this article and is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1407.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.1.

2746.1.  Every applicant for a certificate to practice nurse-midwifery shall comply with all the provisions of this article in addition to the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1407.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.2.

2746.2.  (a) An applicant shall show by evidence satisfactory to the board that they have met the educational standards established by the board or have at least the equivalent thereof.(b) (1) The board shall appoint a committee of qualified physicians and surgeons and nurses called the Nurse-Midwifery Advisory Committee.(2) The committee shall make recommendations to the board on all matters related to midwifery practice, education, appropriate standard of care, and other matters as specified by the board. The committee shall provide recommendations or guidance on care when the board is considering disciplinary action against a certified nurse-midwife.(3) The committee shall consist of four qualified nurse-midwives, two qualified physicians and surgeons, including, but not limited to, obstetricians or family physicians, and one public member.(4) If the board is unable, despite good faith efforts, to solicit and appoint committee members pursuant to the specifications in paragraph (3), the committee may continue to make recommendations pursuant to paragraph (2).(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 3. (SB 1237) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.3.

2746.3.  Midwife’s certificates issued by the Medical Board of California prior to the effective date of this article shall be renewable only by such board.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 886, Sec. 53.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.4.

2746.4.  Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the practice of midwifery by a person possessing a midwife’s certificate issued by the Medical Board of California on the effective date of this article.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 886, Sec. 54.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.52 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.52.

2746.52.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.(b) A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:(1) Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.(2) Ensure immediate care of patients who are in need of care beyond the scope of practice of the certified nurse-midwife, or emergency care for times when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 6. (SB 1237) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.53 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.53.

2746.53.  The board may charge the applicant a fee to cover all necessary costs to implement Section 2746.51, that shall be not less than four hundred dollars ($400) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for an initial application, nor less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for an application for renewal. The board may charge a penalty fee for failure to renew a furnishing number within the prescribed time that shall be not less than seventy-five dollars ($75) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 799, Sec. 13. (SB 1039) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.54 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.54.

2746.54.  (a) A certified nurse-midwife shall disclose in oral and written form to a prospective patient as part of a patient care plan, and obtain informed consent for, all of the following:(1) The patient is retaining a certified nurse-midwife and the certified nurse-midwife is not supervised by a physician and surgeon.(2) The certified nurse-midwife’s current licensure status and license number.(3) The practice settings in which the certified nurse-midwife practices.(4) If the certified nurse-midwife does not have liability coverage for the practice of midwifery, the certified nurse-midwife shall disclose that fact. (5) There are conditions that are outside of the scope of practice of a certified nurse-midwife that will result in a referral for a consultation from, or transfer of care to, a physician and surgeon.(6) The specific arrangements for the referral of complications to a physician and surgeon for consultation. The certified nurse-midwife shall not be required to identify a specific physician and surgeon.(7) The specific arrangements for the transfer of care during the prenatal period, hospital transfer during the intrapartum and postpartum periods, and access to appropriate emergency medical services for mother and baby if necessary, and recommendations for preregistration at a hospital that has obstetric emergency services and is most likely to receive the transfer.(8) If, during the course of care, the patient is informed that the patient has or may have a condition indicating the need for a mandatory transfer, the certified nurse-midwife shall initiate the transfer.(9) The availability of the text of laws regulating certified nurse-midwifery practices and the procedure for reporting complaints to the Board of Registered Nursing, which may be found on the Board of Registered Nursing’s internet website.(10) Consultation with a physician and surgeon does not alone create a physician-patient relationship or any other relationship with the physician and surgeon. The certified nurse-midwife shall inform the patient that certified nurse-midwife is independently licensed and practicing midwifery and in that regard is solely responsible for the services the certified nurse-midwife provides.(b) The disclosure and consent shall be signed by both the certified nurse-midwife and the patient and a copy of the disclosure and consent shall be placed in the patient’s medical record.(c) The Nurse-Midwifery Advisory Committee, in consultation with the board, may recommend to the board the form for the written disclosure and informed consent statement required to be used by a certified nurse-midwife under this section.(d) This section shall not apply when the intended site of birth is the hospital setting.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 7. (SB 1237) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.7.

2746.7.  An applicant for certification pursuant to this article shall submit a written application in the form prescribed by the board, accompanied by the fee prescribed by Section 2815.5.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1407.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2746.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 2.5 - Nurse-Midwives|Section 2746.8.

2746.8.  Each certificate issued pursuant to this article shall be renewable biennially, and each person holding a certificate under this article shall apply for a renewal of his certificate and pay the biennial renewal fee required by Section 2815.5 every two years on or before the last day of the month following the month in which his birthday occurs, beginning with the second birthday following the date on which the certificate was issued, whereupon the board shall renew the certificate.Each such certificate not renewed in accordance with this section shall expire but may within a period of eight years thereafter be reinstated upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and penalty fee required by Section 2815.5 and upon submission of such proof of the applicant’s qualifications as may be required by the board, except that during such eight-year period no examination shall be required as a condition for the reinstatement of any such expired certificate which has lapsed solely by reason of nonpayment of the renewal fee. After the expiration of such eight-year period the board may require as a condition of reinstatement that the applicant pass such examination as it deems necessary to determine his present fitness to resume the practice of nurse-midwifery.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1407.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2750 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2750.

2750.  Every certificate holder or licensee, including licensees holding temporary licenses, or licensees holding licenses placed in an inactive status, may be disciplined as provided in this article. As used in this article, “license” includes certificate, registration, or any other authorization to engage in practice regulated by this chapter. The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1275, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2751 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2751.

2751.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the board may, in its discretion, accept the surrender of a license through a stipulated agreement in the absence of a pleading when the ability of a registered nurse to practice nursing safely is impaired due to mental or physical illness.(b) This alternative proceeding shall apply only to cases that would otherwise have been processed pursuant to Section 820.(c) Until the time that the licensee signs the stipulated agreement for license surrender, he or she may elect to have the disciplinary process conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(d) The stipulated agreement in this alternative proceeding shall specify that:(1) The license surrender shall be public information and shall be considered a disciplinary action.(2) The licensee may petition the board for reinstatement after a period of not less than one year after the effective date of the decision.(3) Any reinstatement proceeding shall be conducted pursuant to Section 2760.1.(4) Upon seeking reinstatement, it is the responsibility of the former licensee to submit competent evidence of the ability to safely and competently practice as a registered nurse.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1011, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2759 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2759.

2759.  The board shall discipline the holder of any license, whose default has been entered or who has been heard by the board and found guilty, by any of the following methods:(a) Suspending judgment.(b) Placing him or her upon probation.(c) Suspending his or her right to practice nursing for a period not exceeding one year.(d) Revoking his or her license.(e) Taking other action in relation to disciplining him or her as the board in its discretion may deem proper.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 6. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2760 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2760.

2760.  If the holder of a license is suspended, he or she shall not be entitled to practice nursing during the term of suspension.Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, he or she shall be reinstated by the board and shall be entitled to resume his or her practice of nursing unless it is established to the satisfaction of the board that he or she has practiced nursing in this state during the term of suspension. In this event, the board shall revoke his or her license.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1275, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2761.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2761.5.

2761.5.  It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for a study of reporting mechanisms to the board so that it can identify methods of receiving timely information on nurses who may have violated this chapter. The California Research Bureau shall prepare and deliver a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2019, that evaluates to what extent employers voluntarily report disciplined nurses to the board and offers options for consistent and reasonable reporting mechanisms. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(a) A review of existing mandatory reporting requirements that alert the board to nurses who may have violated this chapter.(b) A review of existing laws permitting, prohibiting, encouraging, or discouraging voluntary reporting to the board.(c) An analysis of the number of employer reports to the board, the number of those reports investigated by the board, and the final action taken by the board for each report.(d) Employer reporting requirements of other boards within the department.(e) Nursing reporting requirements of other states.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 520, Sec. 5. (SB 799) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2762 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2762.

2762.  In addition to other acts constituting unprofessional conduct within the meaning of this chapter it is unprofessional conduct for a person licensed under this chapter to do any of the following:(a) Obtain or possess in violation of law, or prescribe, or except as directed by a licensed physician and surgeon, dentist, or podiatrist administer to himself or herself, or furnish or administer to another, any controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code or any dangerous drug or dangerous device as defined in Section 4022.(b) Use any controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code, or any dangerous drug or dangerous device as defined in Section 4022, or alcoholic beverages, to an extent or in a manner dangerous or injurious to himself or herself, any other person, or the public or to the extent that such use impairs his or her ability to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by his or her license.(c) Be convicted of a criminal offense involving the prescription, consumption, or self-administration of any of the substances described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, or the possession of, or falsification of a record pertaining to, the substances described in subdivision (a) of this section, in which event the record of the conviction is conclusive evidence thereof.(d) Be committed or confined by a court of competent jurisdiction for intemperate use of or addiction to the use of any of the substances described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, in which event the court order of commitment or confinement is prima facie evidence of such commitment or confinement.(e) Falsify, or make grossly incorrect, grossly inconsistent, or unintelligible entries in any hospital, patient, or other record pertaining to the substances described in subdivision (a) of this section.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 970, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2764 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2764.

2764.  The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the board or a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licentiate shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against such license, or to render a decision suspending or revoking such license.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1053.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2765 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 2765.

2765.  A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a registered nurse is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this article. The board may order the license or certificate suspended or revoked, or may decline to issue a license or certificate, when the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of a subsequent order under the provisions of Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code allowing such person to withdraw his or her plea of guilty and to enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information or indictment.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 3.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2770 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 3.1 - Intervention Program|Section 2770.

2770.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the Board of Registered Nursing seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate registered nurses whose competency may be impaired due to abuse of alcohol and other drugs, or due to mental illness so that registered nurses so afflicted may be rehabilitated and returned to the practice of nursing in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Board of Registered Nursing shall implement this legislation by establishing an intervention program as a voluntary alternative to traditional disciplinary actions.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 22. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.)