How to Renew Your California Nurse License (2026) — Steps, Fees & 30 CEUs

Renewing your CA nurse license in 2026? Don’t get caught by surprise — fees, CE requirements, and Live Scan rules changed. This step-by-step video shows exactly how to renew through the BreEZe portal, what paperwork and 30 CEUs you need, when to use Live Scan/fingerprinting, how to avoid late/delinquent fees, and tips to pass a BRN audit. Perfect for RNs, LVNs, and endorsement applicants. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro • 0:25 Overview • 1:15 Fees & deadlines • 2:20 30 CEU rules • 3:40 Live Scan & fingerprints • 4:45 How to use BreEZe • 6:10 Avoid audits & common mistakes Quick actions: check your renewal date (last day of month after birth month), complete 30 contact hours from BRN-approved providers, confirm fingerprints on file, and submit payment before expiration. Questions? Drop yours in the comments — I’ll reply. If this helped, like, subscribe & share to help other nurses. #CaliforniaNurse #RNrenewal #NurseLicense