nursing license allegation
How to Prepare for a California Board of Nursing Investigation
Being subject to an investigation by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or another one of California’s nursing regulatory bodies is serious business. After all, it could result in the loss of your ability to practice nursing. If you are currently under — or suspect that you might be under …
Advice from a Nurse Defense Attorney: How to Protect Your License After an Arrest
A police officer placing handcuffs on you is more than an immediate restriction of your liberty if you are a nurse. It threatens your nursing license, professional reputation, and livelihood. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, follow these tips from a California nursing license defense attorney to resolve …
Things to Know When Applying for an RN License with a Dismissed or Expunged Conviction
If you’re planning to apply for your California Registered Nurse license, you will likely have to disclose a past conviction to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). However, the regulations concerning when you must disclose a past court case are complicated and can be confusing. To ensure that you’re …
Avoid a Listing on the National Practioner Data Bank as a California Nurse or Medical Professional
Your medical or nursing license is critical to your career and future employment. Preserving a valid license and avoiding criminal judgment or medical malpractice listed against your healthcare license is a concern for all California healthcare providers. Suppose the unthinkable happens: You have a malpractice charge or judgment rendered against …
Can Nurses Use THC Since it is Legal in California?
THE ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA ACT EXPLAINED In California, cannabis consumption by adults has been legal since 2016. This was when the Adult Use of Marijuana Act was enacted. This initiative resulted in a 62-page set of marijuana laws that cover a variety of marijuana-related issues. The introductory provisions of …
What Does the Investigation Process Look Like for Nurses in California?
REASONS WHY A NURSE MAY BE INVESTIGATED When a state licensing board issues an individual or business a professional license, the license usually comes with a list of rules that the individual or business must follow. California nursing licenses are issued and monitored by the California Board of Registered Nursing …
