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• Fraud Alert

  The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has learned of an attempted scam aimed at licensees of DCA’s boards and bureaus. In the scheme, an individual falsely identifying themselves as an employee of the Acupuncture Board has contacted licensees and attempted to gather personal information.

  If you receive a call from an individual claiming to be an employee of the Acupuncture Board (or any other DCA board or bureau) and they attempt to gather personal information, please consider the following:

  · If you receive a call, simply take down the caller’s information (including name, title, phone number and email address), let them know you will follow-up directly with the department/board/bureau, and end the call.
  · You may also consider ending the call without explanation if it appears suspicious or to be a scam.
  · Contact the board or bureau responsible for issuing your license. Contact information for all DCA boards and bureaus can be found via this webpage: https://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/entities.shtml
  · If you don’t know who to contact at DCA, call the Consumer Information Center at (800) 952-5210 for assistance and to get directed to the appropriate entity.
  · NEVER disclose any personal information, i.e. social security numbers, date of births, or credit/debit card numbers, without first taking steps to verify that the person requesting the information has a legitimate need for it.

• New CURES Fees Effective April 1, 2021

  Effective April 1, 2021, the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) fee will increase from $6 to $11 annually for a period of two years. The increase will be applied to licenses expiring after July 1, 2021, and is assessed at the time of license renewal on specified licensees of the Board of Registered Nursing that prescribe, order, administer, furnish, or dispense Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V controlled substances.

  Most licensees will see a $22 CURES Fee due to the biennial renewal cycle. The fee covers the reasonable regulatory costs of the Department of Justice for operating and maintaining CURES, a critical element in the state’s effort to address the growing danger of opioid addiction stemming from prescription drug abuse.

  For more information about CURES, visit: https://oag.ca.gov/cures.

• Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas

  Starting January 1, 2021, individuals in the following categories who apply for licensure by the Board of Registered Nursing may seek an expedited licensure process.

  • Refugees pursuant to section 1157 of title 8 of the United States Code;
  • Those granted asylum by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General of the United States pursuant to section 1158 of title 8 of the United States Code; or,
  • Individuals with a special immigrant visa that have been granted a status pursuant to section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, Public Law 109-163, or section 602(b) of title VI of division F of Public Law 111-8.

  In order to receive the expedited licensure process, individuals must provide documentation of their refugee, asylee, or special immigrant visa status when submitting their application package. Please note that this does not mean a license must be issued, but simply that the process will be expedited.

• New Controlled Substance Prescription Form Requirements Begin January 1, 2021
  Starting on January 1, 2021, the only controlled substance prescription forms that will remain valid and acceptable by California pharmacies will be those possessing a 12-character serial number and a corresponding barcode, compliant with the requirements introduced in a new state law, AB 149. Pharmacists will not be permitted to fill any new or refill prescriptions submitted on the old noncompliant form beginning January 1. The requirements do not affect prescriptions that are electronically transmitted from the prescriber to the pharmacy, or prescriptions for non-controlled substances such as antibiotics. If you have questions about whether your controlled substance paper prescription form is compliant, talk to your prescriber.
  
• New Prescribing and Reporting Rules for Controlled Substances Effective January 1, 2021
  
  

  Starting January 1, 2021, new laws will impact licensees who prescribe and/or furnish controlled substances.

  1. Updated Prescription Pad Security Requirements - starting January 1, 2021, California state law requires 15 security elements to appear on California Security Prescription Forms, the forms which replaced the triplicate prescription form. State law also requires California Security Prescription Forms to be produced by printers licensed by the California Department of Justice: California Security Prescription Printers Program. For more information, visit: Are Your Prescription Forms Compliant?

  2. Revised Reporting Requirements for Controlled Substances – starting January 1, 2021, the dispensing of a controlled substance must be reported to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) within one working day after the medication is released to the patient or the patient's representative. Previously, the deadline to report was seven days after dispensing. Further, this law requires reporting of Schedule V drugs, in addition to Schedules II, III, and IV. This requirement applies to pharmacists and prescribers who dispense controlled substances. For more information, please refer to the AB 528 Joint Statement.

• Fake BRN Representative/DEA Agents Extortion Scam

  The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN or Board) has learned that scam artists posing as U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents or Board investigators are calling California registered nurses as part of an extortion scheme. The scammers identify themselves as DEA agents or Board investigators, calling about ongoing investigations regarding their license issued by the BRN. The scammers tell victims their license may be suspended for illegal drug trafficking. The scammers may provide a “Notice of Suspension” letter with BRN’s letterhead and/or logo which includes statements that licensees must follow instructions given by the Board investigator. The scammers are also asking for licensee bank account information. The scammers’ phone number may show up as the BRN’s office number (916) 322-3350.

  No DEA agent, BRN investigator or staff member, will ever contact RNs by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment. If you receive a call such as the one described, refuse the demand for payment. Do not disclose any personal information, i.e., social security number, dates of birth, credit or debit card numbers.

  Please also consider the following:

  • If the caller is stating they are from the DEA, immediately report the threat using the DEA’s Extortion Scam Online Reporting form.
  • If the individual identifies themselves as a Board employee, please contact the Board at (916) 322-3350 and press 3 to be directed to the Board’s Enforcement unit or send an email to Enforcement.BRN@dca.ca.gov.
  • If the phone number of the caller appears to be the Board’s number, it is recommended that you submit an online complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) using the FCC's Consumer Complaint form or contact the Board so it can provide this information to the FCC.

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• Occupational Analysis Participation Opportunity

  PROJECT:
  As part of the implementation of AB 890, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) has entered into an agreement with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Professional Examination Services (OPES) to conduct an Occupational Analysis (OA) of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) profession. The purpose of this project is to identify the tasks, knowledge, and skills that are a necessary part of the practice so they may be used to evaluate the BRN accepted NP certification examinations. The assistance of licensed NPs is needed to provide information on current practice.

  Subject Matter Expert (SME) input is critical to each phase of the OA in that they provide the information to define the tasks performed in the practice. SMEs also define the knowledge that is necessary to perform tasks safely, in compliance with standards of care.

  The BRN is currently recruiting licensees to serve as SMEs to participate in the OA process. As a licensed NP, the BRN requests your assistance in this process. New licensees (5 years or less) are encouraged to apply as well, as your input is needed to maintain standards at entry level.

  For Frequently Asked Questions about the OA please select the following link: OA - FAQ

  SME PARTICIPATION:

  The OA interviews and workshops will be conducted by teleconference in July and August 2021. SMEs are needed for the following processes:

  Process	Topic	Target Date
  Interviews	Defining Occupational Tasks and Knowledge	July 2021
  Workshop 1	Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Pediatric Primary Care • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care	August 17, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Workshop 2	Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Pediatric Acute Care • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care	August 18, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Workshop 3	Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Psychiatric • Family	September 28, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Workshop 4	Review occupational tasks and knowledge statements for: • Neonatal • Women’s Health	September 29, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

  To qualify to serve as an SME a licensee MUST:
  1. Be a California resident;
  2. Possess a valid and current active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and NP certification;
  3. Have experience as an NP;
  4. Have clinical practice experience and current skills in the area of expertise for which you will be providing input and rendering a professional opinion;
  5. Have all renewal fees paid and continuing education requirements met;
  6. No prior or current disciplinary actions or convictions in this state or any other agency or government, and;
  7. Be able to write complete and concise reports.

  If you meet the qualifications and are interested in participation, you must complete a ‘Nurse Practitioner Subject Matter Expert Application’ and submit with curriculum vitae/resume via email to BRN.NPAC@dca.ca.gov.

  Please complete the application using the following link: Nurse Practitioner Subject Matter Expert Application

  COMMITMENT:
  If you are contacted to participate in an interview, you can expect the process to be approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and may be conducted via telephone or MS Teams.

  If you are contacted to participate in a workshop, each workshop is one day and will be conducted by teleconference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

• Warning of Possible Hospital Cyber Attack
  The Board of Registered Nursing would like to notify you that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Health and Human Services have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The Board is sharing this information to provide warning to healthcare providers to ensure that they take timely and reasonable precautions to protect their networks from these threats. Please see additional information at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website.
• Important Fingerprint Changes: Applicants must first submit an application for licensure prior to submission of fingerprints.

  The Board of Registered Nursing has made some necessary changes to be in compliance with DOJ and FBI fingerprint result information. All applicants must first submit an application for licensure to the Board prior to submission of fingerprints via Live Scan or hard card.

  After submission of an application for licensure, a request for Live Scan form or fingerprint hard cards must be submitted to the Board via the Fingerprint Requests page.

  Upon receipt of the request, the Board will validate the submission of an application for licensure and will then email a link to the Live Scan form or mail the fingerprint hard card (if outside of California). Please allow 7-10 business days to receive your hard cards by mail or 3 business days to receive your Live Scan form link.

  Please visit our Fingerprint Information page to review all information regarding the submission of fingerprints.