As “health practitioners” under California law, registered nurses are mandated reporters. That means they have an obligation to report evidence or even suspicions that a child or adult is being abused or neglected to the appropriate authorities. Nurses, like doctors...
A new law is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023 that affects California doctors whose medical licenses have been revoked or surrendered because of sexual misconduct involving patients. Under the new law, the Medical Board of California (MBC) will no longer have any...
You get a nursing license in the state where you’re going to practice. If you lose that license, you may feel like you have no other career options. You’re no longer allowed to apply for jobs in the career that you’ve chosen because you’re not a licensed nurse within...
Nurses have demanding, stressful jobs. They often work long shifts and may have to occasionally be present on holidays. Sometimes, their choices can have an immediate impact on someone's health or quality of life. They have to be effective communicators and capable of...
Providing the high standard of care expected in the nursing industry requires complete and accurate patient information. Unfortunately, charting mistakes can result in patient harm. Nurses who make serious charting errors may even put their professional license at...
As a nursing professional, you have a very demanding job. Especially if you work in a hospital, you may put in exceptionally long shifts. Not only do you probably work 12 hours at a time, but you may also have to alternate working on certain holidays and on weekends,...
Nursing is a great profession. It takes a lot of effort and resources to train and obtain your nursing certification and practice license – but all it takes to ruin things is a simple mistake in your personal life. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)...
If the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) finds you have failed to uphold their standard, they could punish you by suspending your license temporarily or taking it away for good. That will mean all those years you spent training and gaining experience go to...
By the time your shift at the hospital emergency room is over, you’re exhausted – and that could lead to serious charting errors. As one expert said, “Change of shift is the riskiest time in the ED, as the handoff process is not perfect and information may be lost.”...
The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) investigates claims or allegations made against a nurse’s professional conduct by a member of the public. A report from the Department of Justice can also trigger an investigation if you have legal issues, such as being...
