California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 6 — NursingArticle 2 — Scope of RegulationSection 2732
No person shall engage in the practice of nursing, as defined in Section 2725, without holding a license that is in an active status issued under this chapter except as otherwise provided in this act.
Every licensee may be known as a registered nurse and may place the letters “R.N.” after their name.
Notes
Prohibits a person from engaging in nursing practice, as defined by the referenced scope provision, without an active-status license issued under the chapter unless the act otherwise provides an exception. Allows every licensee to be known as a registered nurse and to place the letters “R.N.” after the licensee's name.
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