California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 6.5 — Vocational NursingArticle 2 — Scope of RegulationSection 2861

This chapter does not prohibit the performance of nursing services by any person not licensed under this chapter; provided, that such person shall not in any way assume to practice as a licensed vocational nurse.

Notes

Allows a person who is not licensed under the chapter to perform nursing services, despite the chapter’s licensure provisions. Prohibits that unlicensed person from assuming in any way to practice as a licensed vocational nurse, preserving the ability to provide nursing services only so long as the person does not claim or undertake licensed-vocational-nurse practice.

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