Anytime a California registered nurse faces a disciplinary action, it must always be considered a threat to your license. Like any real threat, developing a strategic response is critical. You worked hard to acquire your license and protecting your career is a top...
Nursing License Defense
Don’t place your nursing license in jeopardy
There are many ways in which nurses can jeopardize their licenses that would not have such an effect on other careers. Below is a list of some of the incidents that typically trigger licensure actions.Failing to file income taxes Falling behind on child support...
Unprofessional conduct may cost you your nursing license
Most of the threats to your nursing license are obvious offenses or violations of legal boundaries. Diversion of drugs, falsifying records or abusing patients all commonly cost nurses their licenses. However, most of these behaviors are easy to avoid with some common...
9 medical providers suspended for fraud in California
Nine medical providers have been suspended for fraud in the state of California. The state workers' compensation department issued the suspensions. The suspension prevents the medical providers from participating in the state's workers' compensation program. The nine...
Informal vs formal nursing board hearings
Holding a nursing license is required no matter where you want to work as a nurse in the country and California is no different. You will go through quite a bit of education, studying, testing and reviews in order to acquire the license. There are two reasons for you...
Indictment handed down for former nursing home worker
Three felony charges have been handed down on a former nursing home employee who was arrested back in June. The former employee is accused of sexually assaulting a resident at the nursing home where he worked, the Washington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation....
All about nursing licensure and the Nurse Practice Act
Acquiring a nursing license is an important part of a person's process toward becoming an employee somewhere in the medical field. All nurses must acquire a license in order to work for a doctor's office, a hospital or any other medical entity. The license must be...
The Opioid Epidemic: The Role of the Medical Professional
Opioid abuse are responsible for the deaths of more than 100 American a day. Medical professionals are being closely monitored due to the growing crisis. From the Physician who prescribes the narcotic to the pharmacist who fills the prescription, or the Registered...
Tips for protecting your nursing license
Working as a nurse comes with a lot of reward but it also comes with a lot of stress. There's no telling when a patient or co-worker might file a complaint against you. The complaints could be meritless and dismissed. They could also put your license, and your nursing...
Social media and medical care don’t always mix
A quick browse of your social media feeds tell the story: people like to talk about funny or weird stuff that happens throughout the day and share their professional accomplishments online. Your friend who works in marketing might share the new promotional video...

