If you are working online with telehealth, you’re probably one of thousands of medical providers doing the same. There is one thing that you should be cautious of, which is prescribing medications without what would be considered an acceptable examination. There has...
Are you ready to face the licensing board after your summons?
There are numerous professional licensing boards that operate in California. Professionals ranging from building contractors and teachers to medical professionals and accountants have to maintain state licensing in order to work in their preferred profession....
How does California’s nursing board deal with substance abuse?
It is safe to say that nurses have one of the most stressful careers imaginable. Each day, they face immeasurable amounts of pressure and anxiety due, in part, to the urgent nature of providing patients with health care. Like others, nurses may succumb to substance...
When a patient claims that you were a negligent nurse
If a patient or one of their family members blames you for an adverse medical outcome or other issues with their quality of care, they could alert the Board of Registered Nursing to their concern. Anyone can make a complaint, and some of those complaints could lead to...
Does expungement of a criminal record affect a California real estate license?
Expungement, also known as dismissal in California, is a way to erase your criminal record. If the sentence you served was punishment for your actions, then it makes sense that you should be free to move on with your life if you paid your dues. Yet a criminal record...
Things to avoid if you need to defend your nursing license
If a letter from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) arrives in the post, it may bring bad news. If there is an accusation inside, you could face losing your nursing license. You need to stay calm and avoid errors that could harm your defense. These are...
