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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...
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...
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....
Most nurses go through their careers without dealing with the disciplinary section of the California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). Yet, if you do end up facing them, recent developments might make you fear you will be dealt with more harshly than usual. The...
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...
Attorneys make mistakes. Sometimes, a mistake may compel a client to file a legal malpractice claim. How much impact this type of allegation will have on your license to practice law will depend on the severity of the claim and the amount of damage suffered by your...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
