Nursing License Defense

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...

As a nurse, you need to abide by certain standards. Failing to do so could put your job at risk, and in some cases, your professional license, too. One set of standards you need to keep in mind is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, often referred...

Nurses understand that mistakes or misconduct at work can threaten both their employment and their professional licenses. What may be less obvious is that something they do online and well away from work can also lead to serious professional consequences. A nurse does...

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...

The mistakes and negligence of licensed nurses can result in life-altering or deadly consequences for the patients in their care. In scenarios where licensing authorities, patients or employers can establish that a nurse engaged in gross negligence, the nurse’s state...

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....