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CA Bus & Prof Code § 2830.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2830.6.

2830.6.  Notwithstanding Section 2830, the board shall certify all applicants who can show certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists as of the effective date of this chapter. This certification shall be documented to the board in a manner to be determined by the board. Proof of certification shall be filed with the board within six months from the effective date of this article and the board shall, within one year from the effective date of this article, issue a certificate to applicants who have filed proof of certification within that six-month period.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2830.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2830.7.

2830.7.  The amount of the fees prescribed by this chapter in connection with the issuance of certificates as nurse anesthetists is that fixed by the following schedule:(a) The fee to be paid upon the filing of an application for a certificate shall be fixed by the board at not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).(b) The biennial fee to be paid upon the application for a renewal of a certificate shall be fixed by the board at not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).(c) The penalty fee for failure to renew a certificate within the prescribed time shall be 50 percent of the renewal fee in effect on the date of the renewal of the license, but not less than seventy-five dollars ($75) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The fee to be paid for a temporary certificate shall be fixed by the board at not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 799, Sec. 20. (SB 1039) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2831 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2831.

2831.  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 2830.7 which shall also apply to the issuance of a certificate under the provisions of this article.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 352, Sec. 5.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2832 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2832.

2832.  Every applicant for a certificate to practice nurse anesthesia shall comply with all the provisions of this article in addition to the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2833 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2833.

2833.  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 or her certificate and pay the biennial renewal fee required by Section 2830.7 every two years on or before the last day of the month following the month in which his or her birthday occurs, beginning with the second birthday following the date on which the certificate was issued, whereupon the board shall renew the certificate.Each 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 2830.7 and upon submission of such proof of the applicant’s qualifications as may be required by the board, except that during that eight-year period no examination shall be required as a condition for the reinstatement of any expired certificate which has lapsed solely by reason of nonpayment of the renewable fee. After the expiration of the eight-year period the board may require as a condition of reinstatement that the applicant pass an examination as it deems necessary to determine his or her present fitness to resume the practice of nurse anesthesia.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 352, Sec. 6.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2833.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2833.3.

2833.3.  Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit a certified nurse anesthetist’s ability to practice nursing.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2833.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2833.5.

2833.5.  Except as provided in Section 2725 and in this section, the practice of nurse anesthetist does not confer authority to practice medicine or surgery.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2833.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 7 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 2833.6.

2833.6.  This chapter is not intended to address the scope of practice of, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict, expand, alter, or modify the existing scope of practice of, a nurse anesthetist.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 696, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2834 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2834.

2834.  The Legislature finds that various and conflicting definitions of the nurse practitioner are being created by state agencies and private organizations within California. The Legislature also finds that the public is harmed by conflicting usage of the title of nurse practitioner and lack of correspondence between use of the title and qualifications of the registered nurse using the title. Therefore, the Legislature finds the public interest served by determination of the legitimate use of the title “nurse practitioner” by registered nurses.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 439.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2835 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2835.

2835.  No person shall advertise or hold himself out as a “nurse practitioner” who is not a nurse licensed under this chapter and does not, in addition, meet the standards for a nurse practitioner established by the board.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 439.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2835.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2835.5.

2835.5.  On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:(a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.(b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.(c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 31. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2835.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2835.7.

2835.7.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in addition to any other practices that meet the general criteria set forth in statute or regulation for inclusion in standardized procedures developed through collaboration among administrators and health professionals, including physicians and surgeons and nurses, pursuant to Section 2725, standardized procedures may be implemented that authorize a nurse practitioner to do any of the following:(1) Order durable medical equipment, subject to any limitations set forth in the standardized procedures. Notwithstanding that authority, nothing in this paragraph shall operate to limit the ability of a third-party payer to require prior approval.(2) After performance of a physical examination by the nurse practitioner and collaboration with a physician and surgeon, certify disability pursuant to Section 2708 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.(3) For individuals receiving home health services or personal care services, after consultation with the treating physician and surgeon, approve, sign, modify, or add to a plan of treatment or plan of care.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the validity of any standardized procedures in effect prior to the enactment of this section or those adopted subsequent to enactment. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 34. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2836 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2836.

2836.  (a) The board shall establish categories of nurse practitioners and standards for nurses to hold themselves out as nurse practitioners in each category. Such standards shall take into account the types of advanced levels of nursing practice which are or may be performed and the clinical and didactic education, experience, or both needed to practice safely at those levels. In setting such standards, the board shall consult with nurse practitioners, physicians and surgeons with expertise in the nurse practitioner field, and health care organizations utilizing nurse practitioners. Established standards shall apply to persons without regard to the date of meeting such standards. If the board sets standards for use of nurse practitioner titles which include completion of an academically affiliated program, it shall provide equivalent standards for registered nurses who have not completed such a program.(b) Any regulations promulgated by a state department that affect the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner shall be developed in consultation with the board.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 764, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2836.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2836.2.

2836.2.  Furnishing or ordering of drugs or devices by nurse practitioners is defined to mean the act of making a pharmaceutical agent or agents available to the patient in strict accordance with a standardized procedure. All nurse practitioners who are authorized pursuant to Section 2836.1 to furnish or issue drug orders for controlled substances shall register with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 350, Sec. 20. (SB 943) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2836.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2836.3.

2836.3.  (a) The furnishing of drugs or devices by nurse practitioners is conditional on issuance by the board of a number to the nurse applicant who has successfully completed the requirements of subdivision (g) of Section 2836.1. The number shall be included on all transmittals of orders for drugs or devices by the nurse practitioner. The board shall make the list of numbers issued available to the Board of Pharmacy. The board may charge the applicant a fee to cover all necessary costs to implement this section, 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).(b) The number shall be renewable at the time of the applicant’s registered nurse license renewal.(c) The board may revoke, suspend, or deny issuance of the numbers for incompetence or gross negligence in the performance of functions specified in Sections 2836.1 and 2836.2.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 799, Sec. 21. (SB 1039) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2836.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2836.4.

2836.4.  Neither this chapter nor any other provision of law shall be construed to prohibit a nurse practitioner from furnishing or ordering buprenorphine when done in compliance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (Public Law 114-198), as enacted on July 22, 2016, including the following:(a) The requirement that the nurse practitioner complete not fewer than 24 hours of initial training provided by an organization listed in sub-subclause (aa) of subclause (II) of clause (iv) of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (g) of Section 823 of Title 21 of the United States Code, or any other organization that the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services determines is appropriate for the purposes of that sub-subclause, that addresses the following:(1) Opioid maintenance and detoxification.(2) Appropriate clinical use of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder.(3) Initial and periodic patient assessments, including substance use monitoring.(4) Individualized treatment planning, overdose reversal, and relapse prevention.(5) Counseling and recovery support services.(6) Staffing roles and considerations.(7) Diversion control.(8) Other best practices, as identified by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.(b) The alternative requirement that the nurse practitioner have other training or experience that the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services determines will demonstrate the ability of the nurse practitioner to treat and manage opiate-dependent patients.(c) The requirement that the nurse practitioner be supervised by, or work in collaboration with, a licensed physician and surgeon.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 242, Sec. 1. (SB 554) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2837 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8 - Nurse Practitioners|Section 2837.

2837.  Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the current scope of practice of a registered nurse authorized pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 439.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2837.100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8.5 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses|Section 2837.100.

2837.100.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the requirements under this article shall not be an undue or unnecessary burden to licensure or practice. The requirements are intended to ensure the new category of licensed nurse practitioners has the least restrictive amount of education, training, and testing necessary to ensure competent practice.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 265, Sec. 4. (AB 890) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2837.101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8.5 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses|Section 2837.101.

2837.101.  For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Committee” means the Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee. (b) “Standardized procedures” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 2725.(c) “Transition to practice” means additional clinical experience and mentorship provided to prepare a nurse practitioner to practice independently. “Transition to practice” includes, but is not limited to, managing a panel of patients, working in a complex health care setting, interpersonal communication, interpersonal collaboration and team-based care, professionalism, and business management of a practice. The board shall, by regulation, define minimum standards for transition to practice. Clinical experience may include experience obtained before January 1, 2021, if the experience meets the requirements established by the board.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 265, Sec. 4. (AB 890) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2837.102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8.5 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses|Section 2837.102.

2837.102.  (a) The board shall establish a Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee to advise and make recommendations to the board on all matters relating to nurse practitioners, including, but not limited to, education, appropriate standard of care, and other matters specified by the board. The committee shall provide recommendations or guidance to the board when the board is considering disciplinary action against a nurse practitioner.(b) The committee shall consist of four qualified nurse practitioners, two physicians and surgeons with demonstrated experience working with nurse practitioners, and one public member.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 265, Sec. 4. (AB 890) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2837.105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 8.5 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses|Section 2837.105.

2837.105.  (a) (1) The board shall request the department’s Office of Professional Examination Services, or an equivalent organization, to perform an occupational analysis of nurse practitioners performing the functions specified in subdivision (c) of Section 2837.103 pursuant to that subdivision.(2) The board, together with the Office of Professional Examination Services, shall assess the alignment of the competencies tested in the national nurse practitioner certification examination required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 2837.103 with the occupational analysis performed according to paragraph (1).(3) The occupational analysis shall be completed by January 1, 2023. (4) If the assessment performed according to paragraph (2) identifies additional competencies necessary to perform the functions specified in subdivision (c) of Section 2837.103 pursuant to that subdivision that are not sufficiently validated by the national nurse practitioner board certification examination required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 2837.103, the board shall identify and develop a supplemental exam that properly validates identified competencies.(b) The examination process shall be regularly reviewed pursuant to Section 139.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 265, Sec. 4. (AB 890) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2838 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 9 - Clinical Nurse Specialists|Section 2838.

2838.  No person shall advertise or hold himself or herself out as a “clinical nurse specialist” unless he or she is a nurse licensed under this chapter, and meets the standards for a clinical nurse specialist established by the board.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 159, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998. Section operative July 1, 1998, pursuant to Section 2838.3.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2838.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 9 - Clinical Nurse Specialists|Section 2838.1.

2838.1.  (a) On and after July 1, 1998, any registered nurse who holds himself or herself out as a clinical nurse specialist or who desires to hold himself or herself out as a clinical nurse specialist shall, within the time prescribed by the board and prior to his or her next license renewal or the issuance of an initial license, submit his or her education, experience, and other credentials, and any other information as required by the board to determine that the person qualifies to use the title “clinical nurse specialist.”(b) Upon finding that a person is qualified to hold himself or herself out as a clinical nurse specialist, the board shall appropriately indicate on the license issued or renewed that the person is qualified to use the title “clinical nurse specialist.” The board shall also issue to each qualified person a certificate indicating that the person is qualified to use the title “clinical nurse specialist.”(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 159, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998. Section operative July 1, 1998, pursuant to Section 2838.3.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2838.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6 - Nursing|ARTICLE 9 - Clinical Nurse Specialists|Section 2838.2.

2838.2.  (a) A clinical nurse specialist is a registered nurse with advanced education, who participates in expert clinical practice, education, research, consultation, and clinical leadership as the major components of his or her role.(b) The board may establish categories of clinical nurse specialists and the standards required to be met for nurses to hold themselves out as clinical nurse specialists in each category. The standards shall take into account the types of advanced levels of nursing practice that are or may be performed and the clinical and didactic education, experience, or both needed to practice safety at those levels. In setting the standards, the board shall consult with clinical nurse specialists, physicians and surgeons appointed by the Medical Board of California with expertise with clinical nurse specialists, and health care organizations that utilize clinical nurse specialists.(c) A registered nurse who meets one of the following requirements may apply to become a clinical nurse specialist:(1) Possession of a master’s degree in a clinical field of nursing.(2) Possession of a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing with coursework in the components referred to in subdivision (a).(3) On or before July 1, 1998, meets the following requirements:(A) Current licensure as a registered nurse.(B) Performs the role of a clinical nurse specialist as described in subdivision (a).(C) Meets any other criteria established by the board.(d) (1) A nonrefundable fee of not less than five hundred dollars ($500), but not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) shall be paid by a registered nurse applying to be a clinical nurse specialist for the evaluation of his or her qualifications to use the title “clinical nurse specialist.”(2) The fee to be paid for a temporary certificate to practice as a clinical nurse specialist shall be not less than thirty dollars ($30) nor more than fifty dollars ($50).(3) A biennial renewal fee shall be paid upon submission of an application to renew the clinical nurse specialist certificate and shall be established by the board at no less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) and no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).(4) The penalty fee for failure to renew a certificate within the prescribed time shall be 50 percent of the renewal fee in effect on the date of the renewal of the license, but not less than seventy-five dollars ($75) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).(5) The fees authorized by this subdivision shall not exceed the amount necessary to cover the costs to the board to administer this section.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 799, Sec. 22. (SB 1039) Effective January 1, 2017.)