Report 2019-120 Recommendation Responses
Report 2019-120: Board of Registered Nursing: It Has Failed to Use Sufficient Information When Considering Enrollment Decisions for New and Existing Nursing Programs (Release Date: July 2020)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
As part of BRN's sunset review in 2021, the Legislature should consider whether the State would be better served by having BRN revise its regulations to leverage portions of the accreditors' reviews to reduce duplication and more efficiently use state resources. For example, it could consider restructuring continuing approval requirements for nursing programs that are accredited and maintain certain high performance standards for consecutive years (for example, licensure exam pass rates, program completion rates, and job placement rates). Additionally, the Legislature should consider whether and how BRN could coordinate its reviews with accreditors to increase efficiency.
Description of Legislative Action
On March 18, 2022, the Legislature held a sunset review hearing. During this hearing, the Legislature included an agenda item, "Overview of Recent State Auditor Reports on the BRN," which it linked to the recommendations from Report 2019-120. During the hearing, the Legislature discussed the overlap of BRN with national accreditors.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: November 2022
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: No Longer Necessary
Fully Implemented.
Description of Legislative Action
As of July 7, 2021, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: July 2021
California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of January 7, 2021, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2021
California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of September 5, 2020, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: September 2020