Nightingale is asking a Sacramento judge to stop the BRN from applying the 500-hour direct patient care requirement and the concurrency rule to its graduates; a hearing is set for Oct. 23. The BRN, ...

Amid a shortage of nurses, California is turning to retirees to fill the gap. On Oct. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that creates a license for retired nurses, which allows them to volunteer ...

The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California has previously warned that shortages of nurses, physicians, and other ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- On August 24, Nightingale College filed a lawsuit against the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), challenging the board's unlawful ...

Nurses often need to move quickly when a travel contract opens, a hospital is hiring across state lines, or a telehealth role serves patients in several states. In 2026, knowing where your license is ...