Nursing License Defense

Hospitals may tell their nursing staff that peer review is just part of the way in which they aim to improve the standard of care. They may frame it as an opportunity for learning rather than anything to worry about. Yet, time has shown that this is not how things...

A discrepancy in a medication record can turn an ordinary shift at work into a career-threatening investigation.  If your employer says a controlled substance is missing or questions how you documented a dose, you may be asked to explain yourself before you have seen...

Being accused of abandoning a patient can be serious for a practicing nurse. If the accusation is passed on to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and is then substantiated, you could face disciplinary action. That does not mean you have to say yes to...

Good intentions do not always protect your license. A nurse who follows a harmful doctor's order in good faith can still face disciplinary action from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Knowing your rights and responsibilities under California law can...

Receiving a call from an investigator with the California Board of Registered Nursing, or BRN, rarely comes at a good time, and the urge to explain everything at once is strong. Preparing for the conversation helps you respond with greater confidence. Statements that...

Nurses go to school for years and take extensive tests to prove that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care. Their licenses are vulnerable after criminal convictions, allegations made by employers and even some complaints from their patients or...

Nurses have many responsibilities when they’re taking care of patients. One of these is keeping each patient’s chart updated with several facts, such as the patient’s condition, care, response to treatment and current needs. Nurses often spend more time with patients...

Some nurses drive while on the clock for their employers. They may travel to people's homes to provide on-site care. In those cases, major blemishes on their driving record could affect their employment. Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most...

A prescription problem can start quietly. Maybe a nurse faces questions about a pain medication refill after an injury. Maybe an employer reports a controlled substance discrepancy. Maybe a criminal case involves a prescription drug, even if no patient suffered harm....

If you are facing a nursing board complaint in California, the process can feel stressful and uncertain. This is because your nursing license is directly connected to your career, income and professional reputation, which makes any disciplinary matter serious....