In California, nurses have the opportunity to market their services. This strategy can be a powerful tool in establishing a professional image and winning the trust of potential patients. However, they must be honest and transparent in the way they present their...
Nursing License Defense
Can nurses lose their licenses for HIPAA violations?
Healthcare facilities rely on medical and administrative personnel to maintain standards in compliance with local and federal laws. Despite having stringent regulations, the system can remain vulnerable to human error when providing treatments, giving patients...
Why a California nurse should never ignore disciplinary charges
As a nurse in California, maintaining the integrity of your professional license is of the utmost importance. You can only practice or offer to practice nursing in the Golden State if you hold a license in an active status. It is also illegal for any unlicensed or...
Defending your nursing license in California
A nurse’s professional license can come under scrutiny due to a variety of allegations, some more reasonable than others. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) allows anyone to make a complaint about a nurse on their website, and they can do it anonymously....
Can a nurse still continue to practice during an investigation?
When a nurse is under investigation, a common question for them is, "Can I keep working?" This is a significant concern, as it directly impacts the nurse's life, the status of their nursing license and, most importantly, their ability to continue providing care. The...
Does a relationship with a patient put your license on the line?
As you’ve gotten to know your patients, you’ve developed relationships with them. Most of these relationships involve nothing more than friendly interactions based on the existing doctor-patient relationship. However, if you end up having a more intimate relationship...
Do I have options if I do not agree with the Board’s decision?
California’s Board of Registered Nursing ultimately makes decisions about what will happen to a nurse’s license if the nurse receives a formal administrative complaint about their professional conduct. Even against nurses with no prior history, the Board can impose...
Nurses are only human
People hold nurses in high regard because they are on the front lines. They battle life-threatening diseases and provide health care to patients for long and demanding hours. Not everyone has the skill and emotional threshold nurses have, but they are still human....
Social media and your nursing license: Common pitfalls to avoid
Social media, a common pastime for many, offers its users potential networking and business opportunities. It also serves as a platform for nurses like you to share research within the nursing community. However, misuse of social media could hurt your professional...
Can claims of discrimination cost a nurse their license?
A nurse's job requires interpersonal and administrative skills as much as it requires medical knowledge. They often serve as an intermediary between the doctor overseeing the care of patients and the patients at a medical practice or hospital. Nurses may have to...