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Guidance on issues related to the operation of your practice is available through a number of sources. Use the links below to find information on legal requirements, practice standards and other matters vital to your profession. Can’t find what you’re looking for? CANP members can use our online forms to Ask a Practice Question, or Ask a Legal Question.
Board of Registered Nursing
The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered and advanced practice nurses.
California Department of Consumer Affairs
The Department of Consumer Affairs helps consumers learn how to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals. The Department also protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.
California Department of Health Care Services
The Department of Health Care Services works closely with health care professionals, county governments and health plans to provide a health care safety net for California’s low-income and persons with disabilities.
California Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health works to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent disease, protect the public from unhealthy environments, and provide access to quality health services.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
AACN is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 500,000 nurses who are charged with the responsibility of caring for acutely and critically ill patients.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
AANP formed in 1985 as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners to provide NPs with a unified way to network and advocate for NP issues on a national level. In 2012, the organization merged with the American College of Nurse Practitioners, a national, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to ensure a solid policy and regulatory foundation that enables nurse practitioners to continue providing accessible, high quality health care to the nation. The merged organizations took the name American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Coalition for Compassionate Care of California
The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC) promotes high-quality, compassionate care for all Californians who are seriously ill or approaching the end of life.
CCCC is a statewide collaborative of organizations and individuals representing healthcare providers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospices, consumers, state agencies and others.
Since 1998, CCCC has played a unique and vital role in improving care for people with advanced and terminal illness. We understand that changing the model for end-of-life care involves not only families, but healthcare providers and state policy makers. CCCC is tackling this issue on all three fronts, addressing the diverse needs of patients and loved ones, medical professionals and public policy makers.
National Association of NPs in Women’s Health
Founded in 1980, NPWH represents nurse practitioners that provide care to women in the primary care setting, as well as in women's health specialty practices.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners
Initially formed to offer continuing education conferences designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced practice nurses, GAPNA represents the interests of certified advanced practice nurses who work with older adults in a wide variety of practice settings.
National Organization of Nurse Practitioners Faculties
NONPF is devoted to promoting quality nurse practitioner education at the national and international levels. It is one of the leading organizations for NP faculty sharing the commitment of excellence in NP education.
National Association of Pediatric Practitioners (NAPNAP)
NAPNAP is a professional association for PNPs and other advanced practice nurses who care for children, and is dedicated to promoting optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research.
Nurse Practitioner Certification for Disability Insurance Benefits
NPs certifying State Disability Insurance claims for a disability other than normal pregnancy or childbirth must complete this form to determine a claimant's eligibility for benefits.
Online DEA Registration
Use this service of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to apply for controlled substance registration.
American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council, Inc.
ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the United States. It provides research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
A subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, the ANCC provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence.
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Since its establishment in 1975, PNCB has been the premier independent pediatric nursing certification organization in the country.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation promotes and enhances consumer health and safety by establishing and maintaining high standards of professional practice excellence through certification and certification renewal for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families.
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecological, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
The NCC provides a national credentialing program for nurses, physicians and other licensed health care personnel in the obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing specialties.
Medi-Cal Provider Homepage
Self-serve site sponsored by the California Department of Health Services offering password-protected access to program information, publications, and updates.
American Association for Retired Persons
The AARP is the nation’s premier advocacy organization working on behalf of people age 50 and over, with a keen focus on health care issues.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Founded in 1972, the RWJF is the nation's largest philanthropy devoted solely to the public's health. Its mission includes supporting programs that address critical issues related to the nursing profession.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CMS is the federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
