Bill > AB1082

This bill amends the California Nursing Practice Act to allow nursing students who are California residents and enrolled in out-of-state distance education nursing programs to gain clinical experience in California, with several specific conditions. The bill requires that such programs be accredited by a recognized educational accreditation entity, not already approved by the Board of Registered Nursing, and must not displace clinical placements for in-state nursing students. Students must be directly supervised by a registered nurse licensed in California, and the out-of-state institution must pay a $100 fee per student participating in clinical placements. The bill prohibits clinical agencies from offering placements to out-of-state institutions if those placements would otherwise be needed by in-state nursing students. An important context for this bill is the ongoing nursing workforce challenges and the need to provide flexible pathways for nursing education, particularly for students who may be unable to attend traditional in-person programs. The term "prelicensure" refers to educational programs designed to prepare students for initial nursing licensure, and the bill specifically addresses distance education nursing programs from private postsecondary institutions located outside of California.

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