Every time someone accuses a nurse of doing something wrong, it generates big headlines. It is the trade-off that people such as nurses and teachers have to put up with. In exchange for the public placing their faith in you, you know they will get more upset than...
What does a background check involve for nurses?
When applying for a California nursing license, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is required to carry out background checks. It is a standard practice among many industries. While it may seem unnerving to you as an applicant, it helps reassure patients that they...
Unique concerns that may put a travel nurse’s professional license on the line
State licensing boards have broad discretion to determine what rises to the level of an offense that warrants suspending or revoking a nurse's license. These boards outline the violations that may result in their loss of license in their Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs). ...
What happens to your nursing license following a criminal conviction?
Nursing school is notoriously challenging to make it through -- so you worked very hard for your degree. Unfortunately, a conviction for almost any criminal offense may put your license on the line faster than you may realize. Whether you have your license already or...
You need to take steps to protect your nursing license after a DUI
As a nurse, you love your career but know that you could lose it if you violate the terms of your license and the expectations of the medical board. The California Board of Registered Nursing, or BRN, oversees the nursing practice in California and regulates nursing...
New nurses can lose their license for mistakes with patients
Medical burnout is a common cause of mistakes in hospitals and doctor's offices. Professionals working long hours and seeing far too many patients can make mistakes even with years of experience. However, new medical workers have their own risks for making mistakes on...
How often do nurses face discipline?
A nurse who faces discipline from the licensing board can have their license suspended or revoked. This can happen for numerous reasons, from unethical practices on the job to controversial behaviors even outside of work. Much of the time, it has to do with danger to...
How does California’s nursing board deal with substance abuse?
It is safe to say that nurses have one of the most stressful careers imaginable. Each day, they face immeasurable amounts of pressure and anxiety due, in part, to the urgent nature of providing patients with health care. Like others, nurses may succumb to substance...
When a patient claims that you were a negligent nurse
If a patient or one of their family members blames you for an adverse medical outcome or other issues with their quality of care, they could alert the Board of Registered Nursing to their concern. Anyone can make a complaint, and some of those complaints could lead to...
Things to avoid if you need to defend your nursing license
If a letter from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) arrives in the post, it may bring bad news. If there is an accusation inside, you could face losing your nursing license. You need to stay calm and avoid errors that could harm your defense. These are...
