2859. (a) The practice of vocational nursing within the meaning of this chapter is the performance of services requiring those technical, manual skills acquired by means of a course in an approved school of vocational nursing, or its equivalent, practiced under the direction of a licensed physician and surgeon or registered nurse, as defined in Section […]
2859.1. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) “Naturopathic doctor” means a person who holds a current, active, and unrestricted license pursuant to the Naturopathic Doctors Act (Chapter 8.2 commencing with Section 3610). (2) (A) “Supervision” or “supervising,” as used in connection with the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse by a naturopathic doctor, means […]
2860. (a) This chapter confers no authority to practice medicine or surgery, to provide respiratory care services and treatment, or to undertake the prevention, treatment, or cure of disease, pain, injury, deformity, or mental or physical condition in violation of any provision of law. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a licensed vocational nurse who has received training and […]
2860.5. (a) Subject to subdivision (b), a licensed vocational nurse when directed by a licensed physician and surgeon or naturopathic doctor may do all of the following: (1) Administer medications by hypodermic injection. (2) Withdraw blood from a patient, if the licensed vocational nurse has been instructed by a licensed physician and surgeon and has demonstrated competence to […]
2860.7. (a) (1) A licensed vocational nurse, acting under the direction of a licensed physician and surgeon or naturopathic doctor may perform any of the following: (A) Tuberculin skin tests, coccidioidin skin tests, and histoplasmin skin tests, providing such administration is within the course of a tuberculosis control program. (B) Immunization techniques, providing such administration is upon standing orders […]
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. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)
2861.5. A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency which occurs outside both the place and the course of his employment shall not be liable for any civil damages as the result of acts or omissions in rendering the emergency care. This section shall […]
2862. Vocational nursing services may be rendered by a student enrolled in an approved school of vocational nursing when these services are incidental to the student’s course of study. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 9. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2863. This chapter does not prohibit vocational nursing or the care of the sick, with or without compensation or personal profit, when done by the adherents of and in connection with the practice of the religious tenets of any well recognized church or denomination, so long as they do not otherwise engage in the practice […]
2864. Every licensee under this chapter may be known as a licensed vocational nurse and may place the letters “L.V.N.” after the licensee’s name. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 10. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2866. An applicant for a vocational nurse license shall comply with each of the following: (a) Be at least 17 years of age. (b) Have successfully completed at least an approved course of study through the 12th grade or the equivalent thereof as specified by the board. (c) Have successfully completed the prescribed course of study in an […]
2867. An applicant for a license authorizing the practice of vocational nursing in this state under this chapter, upon the filing of an application for a vocational nurse license on a form prescribed by the board, shall pay the fee required by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 12. (AB 1536) Effective […]
2867.5. Every person to whom a license is issued shall, as a condition precedent to its issuance and in addition to any other fee that may be payable, pay the initial license fee prescribed by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 586, Sec. 9. (AB 1229) Effective January 1, 2018.)
2867.6. After receiving the results of having passed the examination and upon receipt of the initial license fee required by subdivision (h) of Section 2895, the board shall issue a receipt or temporary certificate which will serve as a valid permit for the licensee to practice under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, […]
2868. The board shall hold not less than two examinations each year for applicants desirous of practicing vocational nursing in this State, at such times and places as the board may determine. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)
2870. 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 […]
2871. Any applicant who fails to pass the first examination may take a second examination upon payment of the fee required by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 14. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2872. The board shall issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination. The form of the license shall be determined in accordance with Section 164. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 716.)
2872.1. The board upon written application and receipt of the required application fee may issue a license without examination to any applicant who possesses a valid, unrevoked license as a vocational nurse or practical nurse issued by any other state or a foreign country, and who in the opinion of the board meets all the […]
2872.2. (a) An applicant for license by examination shall submit a written application in the form prescribed by the board. (b) If the application for licensure by examination is received by the board no later than four months after completion of a board-approved nursing program and approval of the application, the board may issue an interim permit […]
