SB 1302: Nursing.

<blockquote> Senate Bill proposes amendments to the nursing practice act in California. Key points include: - Extends the board of registered nursing's operational period until January 1, 2031 and removes specific meeting location requirements. - Requires the board to publish a list of approved nursing schools online and mandates inspections based on national guidelines. - Allows nursing programs to reduce direct patient care hours using simulation experiences if certain conditions are met. - Removes the requirement for written exams only and allows oral or practical exams at the board's discretion. - Authorizes the board to issue furnishing numbers upon renewal applications without penalty fees for nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners, simplifying the application process. - Adjusts fee structures for nurse anesthetists by removing minimum fee requirements. - Expands eligibility crite…