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 and the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians. If you are a nurse and are licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing or the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians, you are subject to professional discipline for what you do both on and off the job.
If someone accuses you of misconduct with a patient or at work, you may be subject to investigation and potential sanctions. The sanctions can include losing your nursing license. If you receive an accusation of criminal conduct unrelated to nursing, such as drunk driving, you can face investigation and sanction on your nursing license. Nurses can receive sanctions whether or not their conduct directly relates to a patient or the medical profession. If you are facing an investigation related to your nursing license, then it is important to speak to an experienced nursing license defense attorney as soon as possible.
STATE LICENSING BOARD INVESTIGATIONS AND INVESTIGATION PROCESS
If you receive an accusation of professional misconduct or a criminal offense, it can impact your professional career even if it is not true. State licensing boards can and will investigate any criminal charges filed against you and complaints for violations of professional responsibilities or the Nurse Practices Act. A Board of Nursing investigation can affect your license, reputation, and future as a licensed nurse.
When a complaint is filed with the Board of Nursing, you will be notified that a complaint has been alleged against you. The board will request a written response regarding your position on the allegations. This response can be instrumental in whether your case moves forward to the investigation phase. If the case needs investigation, the Board will appoint an investigator from the Department of Justice to investigate and report their findings.
If the case does not end there, the licensee will be notified of a formal accusation and be given options to fight the allegations or resolve the matter through mutual agreement. If there is no resolution, the licensee will face a hearing to determine if he or she is responsible for the alleged violations.
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