Nursing Licenses
Can the Department of Health Discipline Nurses?
Disciplinary action against a nurse can have consequences that hurt or even destroy the career they’ve worked hard to build. With that in mind, if you’re a California nurse concerned about disciplinary action by the Department of Health (DoH), you should take steps to protect yourself. Being prepared to handle …
The Role a Nursing License Defense Lawyer Plays in Helping You and Your License
Nursing is a highly esteemed profession. After all, nurses take care of their patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. Consequently, nurses are in a position of immense trust, which makes the profession a target for stringent regulation. If a nurse is accused of misconduct, they could lose their …
Your Guide to Handling a California Board of Nursing Accusation Properly
As a nurse, you are probably aware of what allegations of misconduct can do to your career. Even a mild complaint can result in an investigation by the California Board of Nursing that can potentially upend your life. If you are currently facing a California Board of Nursing accusation, you …
How a Nursing License Defense Lawyer Can Guide You Through a License Disciplinary Case
Nursing can be an extremely rewarding and humanistic career path. It is also a challenging field that requires a lot of time and dedication. In addition to working long hours, nurses must comply with licensure requirements imposed by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). California law states that if a …
A Guide from a License Defense Attorney: Application and Renewal Issues
Many careers require a professional license, from medical professionals like doctors and nurses to social workers and therapists. However, acquiring (and keeping) a professional license can pose many challenges, and it’s not uncommon to face rejection. Rejection is always frustrating, no matter the circumstances. But when you face rejection for …
Different Types of Nurses and the Effect on License Defense Cases
Nursing is a difficult but rewarding career. For this reason, training and licensing are required to ensure you provide patients with the highest quality care. However, your nursing license may be at risk at some point in your career, whether due to criminal charges, malpractice claims, or other issues. The …
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 …
