Upon approval of the application, the board may issue an interim permit authorizing the applicant to practice nursing pending the results of the first licensing examination following completion of their nursing course or for a maximum period of six months, whichever occurs first.
If the applicant passes the examination, the interim permit shall remain in effect until a regular renewable license is issued by the board. If the applicant fails the examination, the interim permit shall terminate.
The interim permit shall terminate if it is issued by mistake or if the application for permanent licensure is denied.
Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 2732.1