Nursing License Defense

A nurse may be worried about losing their license if they are caring for a patient and there is a negative outcome. For instance, perhaps a nurse is supposed to be monitoring a patient’s symptoms and providing them with medication after a surgery. But the patient...

If you face a nursing license defense case, you may wonder what role your supervisor will play in the process. Supervisors in nursing are not only responsible for managing your day-to-day tasks, but they also have a part in defending your nursing license when...

Nurses in California work under high expectations. Even a single patient complaint can lead to a formal investigation by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Although not every complaint results in discipline, nurses should take all allegations...

People who feel called to work in nursing often feel passionately about their careers. They don't just count down the days until they retire. They want to work to help others until they cannot do so safely anymore. Nurses may retain their licenses long after they...

Nurses are often under constant stress and pressure. As a nurse, you are responsible for the lives of others, and that kind of pressure can push you to find ways of coping.  Unfortunately, some nurses turn to harmful substances to manage the stress of their jobs....

Social media has always been a great way to share your life with others. With the advent of short-form video platforms like TikTok, it has become much easier to post content and possibly gain an audience along the way.    Healthcare workers are also in on the...

As a nurse, your commitment to ethical care is unwavering. Still, even unintentional boundary crossings with a patient can have lasting and devastating consequences for your career. Such actions could lead to the destruction of your professional career. Engaging in...

The state requires that nurses complete an undergraduate degree to secure a state license. Even after graduating and beginning work in the medical field, educational obligations continue. Nurses in California are subject to continuing education requirements. They have...

Almost everyone uses social media now. Posting on Facebook, making Instagram Reels or recording TikTok videos is very common. However, nurses and other healthcare professionals need to be extra careful. There are important rules to follow to protect patient privacy...

Facing a license denial can be discouraging, especially after an aspiring nurse has spent a lot of time and effort into their education and training. In Sacramento, California, the nursing licensing process is strict, with several potential reasons for a denial....