Advertising your dental practice can help attract new patients and grow your business, but it’s easy to accidentally make false or misleading claims. These can lead to serious consequences, like losing your dental license. Here’s what you need to know about false...
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Can a nurse give treatment without consent?
There are cases, as a nurse, where you may disagree with a patient. For instance, you may suggest a certain type of care that you know that they need. You know it's going to help them. Maybe it can help them recover, or perhaps they even need it so that their...
Can a teacher really lose their license for misconduct?
These days one of the most trying careers is being a teacher. The rules for safety are in flux, which means the where, who and how you teach changes on a weekly, if not daily basis. You've likely gone through a fairly rigorous (and expensive) four years of...
Could a slip of the tongue lead to the loss of your nursing license?
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to freedom of speech. However, that freedom only relates to government persecution or prosecution related to what you say. Freedom of speech does not protect you from all consequences of your words....
You can’t hide from the past when renewing your nursing license
You will have to answer questions about your criminal history and license discipline when you’re renewing your nursing license. The reason for asking questions about a nurse’s criminal record is not to pass judgment. Because you have the tremendous responsibility of...
What to do if someone complains about your nursing care?
We live in extremely volatile and stressful times. Many healthcare workers are feeling the strain and pressure of trying to do the best job they can under less than perfect conditions. It is not unlikely that at some point a patient or family member of a patient may...
Are California real estate agents and brokers held to different standards?
Many people believe that an error must be egregious for a Californian real estate agent or broker to lose their license or have a complaint filed. In fact, seemingly small mistakes can end up being major issues if not dealt with promptly and with prudence. Getting the...
5 things a nurse should never post on social media
The 2020 international health crisis has brought welcome positive attention to the "heroes" who are on the front lines facing down a deadly and merciless virus. With quarantines in place it can be difficult for medical professionals to find the social space to unwind,...
Real Estate Brokers Can Be Punished For Violations By Their Staff
If you are a real estate broker in California, mistakes by your staff can jeopardize the standing of the broker’s license. Even if a mistake is unintentional, you are accountable for all actions by everyone at your brokerage. If a third party reports a violation by...

