It takes a lot of time, money and hard work to obtain your nursing license. For that reason, you never want to learn that you’re at risk of losing it. Even if you take great pride in your job and do your best to provide a high level of care, there’s always a chance...
Month: November 2020
Do nurses need to report expungements?
For many people, expungement or dismissal, as it is known in California, offers a way to clear their criminal record. It is not possible for everyone; it depends on various factors, including the reason for the conviction, what age you were and how long has passed....
What is a Letter of Public Reprimand?
Understanding the actions that the California Board of Registered Nursing can take against you for disciplinary infractions is a must. One potential disciplinary action is a “Letter of Public Reprimand.” The California Board of Registered Nursing typically issues...
Poor record retention could jeopardize your real estate license
People often give tasks they consider menial, such as making the coffee and filing, to a junior intern. While coffee may be essential to staff morale, proper filing is genuinely vital, despite what people think. If you work in real estate, filing errors could lead to...
Protect your pharmacists’ license with these helpful tips
Working as a pharmacist, you are responsible for caring for many different people. You fill their medications and give them the advice they need about the pills and drugs they may buy over the counter. Getting your license was difficult, and the last thing you want is...
Events outside of school could cost your teacher credentials
The American historian Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” It can be hard to tell where a teacher’s responsibility ends, too. In many ways, teachers are never off duty. Even though the school day has...
Real estate agents need to be aware of ethics codes
When working toward your California real estate license, you would have learned about the code of ethics to which you need to adhere. The code is updated regularly. If you have not looked at it since qualifying, you could fall afoul of something without realizing it....
What is a public reprimand?
You made a mistake while working as a medical professional, and now you are about to be told off. Public reprimands are a disciplinary procedure that the Medical Board of California (MBC) or Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) could choose to use. They can only be used...
Escaping criminal prosecution does not mean your license is safe
As a doctor, it is vital to remember that the things you do outside of work could severely impact your medical career. Criminal convictions may lead to you losing your license. However, an ongoing case highlights that escaping criminal prosecution does not mean that...
Reasons your California contractor license could be suspended
You do your best to carry out building work in a safe, professional manner, unlike all those rogue companies that continuously undercut you. Then one day, you find out your contractor's license has been suspended. You may wonder why the authorities are targeting you...

