Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 1444

Substantial Relationship Criteria

A conviction or act shall be considered to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a registered nurse if to a substantial degree it evidences the present or potential unfitness of a registered nurse to practice in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, or welfare. Such convictions or acts shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) Assaultive or abusive conduct including, but not limited to, those violations listed in subdivision (d) of Penal Code Section 11160.

(b) Failure to comply with any mandatory reporting requirements.

(c) Theft, dishonesty, fraud, or deceit.

(d) Any conviction or act subject to an order of registration pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code.

Note:
Authority cited: Sections 481 and 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 480, 481, 2736, and 2761 Business and Professions Code. History: 1. New section filed 5-14-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 20). 2. Amendment filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 39). 3. Amendment of first paragraph, repealer of subsections (a)-(e), new subsections (a)-(d), and amendment of Note filed 6-6-2001; operative 7-6-2001 (Register 2001, No. 23).