As a nurse, you take pride in providing compassionate care to your patients. But what happens when the hospital you work for takes disciplinary action against you? Will you be able to continue practicing your profession? The fear of losing your nursing license can be...
Nursing License Defense
When do nurses need to report convictions?
Nurses must report any convictions or disciplinary actions whenever they renew their registered nurse license with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). If they don’t report a conviction, they could face various disciplinary actions, such as fines, civil...
How racism can impact your nursing career
As a nurse, you dedicate your life to caring for others. However, accusations of racism can threaten your career and reputation. True or false allegations can threaten your ability to continue working. Understanding its potential impact on your job and knowing what to...
Protecting your license after a social media misstep
Social media has become a huge part of life, but for nurses, it can also be a minefield. A careless post can lead to serious consequences, including disciplinary action from the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and even losing your nursing license. Nurses are held to...
Breaching patient privacy can compromise a nursing license
When patients visit a medical facility to receive treatment, they trust that healthcare providers will safeguard their personal information. Healthcare providers have the ethical and legal responsibility of keeping patients’ personal details private. The Health...
Protecting your nursing career: Understanding license suspension
As a nurse, your license is your most valuable professional asset. Maintaining it in good standing is crucial for your career. However, various circumstances can lead to license suspension. Understanding these reasons can help you avoid pitfalls and protect your...
Sleeping on duty can endanger your nursing license
Nurses work long hours, offering care for clients around the clock. They can take meal and rest breaks during their usual 12- and 24-hour shifts. It is critical that they do so because exhaustion may lead to medical errors. Still, what happens when a patient,...
Forgetting informed consent can put a nurse’s future at risk
As the front line of medical care in California, nurses have a responsibility to take care of and advocate for patients. Your role as a caretaker is paramount in their treatment and recovery. However, you also play the part of educator when it comes to your patients...
What is the BRN’s intervention program for nurses in California?
A registered nurse who is struggling with substance abuse or mental illness could be at risk of losing their license. If they are practicing in California, they may turn to the intervention program of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The confidential program...
Can you lose your nursing license due to mental illness?
Nurses care for patients and their well-being. However, in doing so, they are often exposed to physically demanding and mentally exhausting tasks in the hospital. Nurses, just like anyone else, could experience mental health conditions. Nonetheless, they will continue...