California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §680: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a health care practitioner shall disclose, while working, his or her name and practitioner’s license status, as granted by this state, on a name tag i
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Health care practitioners must display their name and license status on a name tag in at least 18-point type while working. It is unlawful for anyone to use the title 'nurse' unless they hold a registered or licensed vocational nurse credential.
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