LICENSING, CERTIFICATION & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

State of California Home Page
Contains an index of internet addresses for all departments within the State of California that are currently online.

Department of Consumer Affairs
Contains an index of internet addresses for all departments within the Department of Consumer Affairs that are currently online.

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
Supplies facts on psychiatric technician schools, LVN licensure, practice laws, and out-of-state licensing. Get the board's address and numbers.

Board of Registered Nursing
Learn about licensure and continuing education requirements, state regulations, and board activities and download .pdf application forms.

Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education offers a directory of approved private postsecondary degree-granting institutions.

Department of Health Services
Organizes community-based organizations to provide prenatal care and education. Learn about health programs offered by the state.

Department of Managed Health Care
The California Department of Managed Health Care, a first-in-the-nation consumer rights project, was launched on July 1, 2000 to help Californians resolve problems with their HMO as well as ensure a better, more solvent and stable managed health care system.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing
National Council of State Boards of Nursing presents a range of resources of interest to all members.

National Council's Learning Extension
National Council's Learning Extension -- featuring online courses, products, and services exclusively for nurses, nursing educators, and nursing students.

National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission
NLN is the professional association for nurse educators, education agencies, health care agencies, allied/public agencies, and interested members of the public

Colorado Board of Nursing
Licenses registered nurses, psychiatric technicians, and nurse aides. Explore license requirements for these professions, or see board rules.

Florida Board of Nursing
Nurses can find details on license requirements, continuing education, and exam dates, while consumers can learn about license verification and advocacy programs

Missouri State Board of Nursing
Find news, a list of upcoming meetings, a licensee directory, a newsletter, and a list of statutes. With directions and contact information.