Nursing License Defense

As a medical professional, if there is a poor outcome involving a patient, you may be worried about accusations of medical malpractice. This, in turn, could lead to concerns that you may lose your nursing license or your medical license. For instance, perhaps a...

Nurses are largely the face of many medical practices and businesses. While people may remember the name of their doctor, not the nurse who treated them, nurses often manage most patient interactions and hands-on treatments.  As such, they must maintain a professional...

Nurses are held to high standards that are established by the Board of Registered Nursing in California. One of a nurse’s duties is to make sure that their license is renewed as required and to complete continuing education courses.  Another duty that nurses have is...

Facing a medical negligence claim as a nurse can feel overwhelming. You may worry about your career, reputation and financial stability.  In California, nurses are held to high standards of care, and even small mistakes can lead to allegations. The good news is that...

You might notice subtle changes at work that make you uneasy. Your schedule shifts without explanation or HR suddenly requests meetings about past incidents. These signs could mean your employer is documenting concerns about your practice. Recognizing these warning...

Failing to renew a nursing license on time can result in serious professional and legal consequences in California. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) require nurses to maintain an...

Substance abuse issues are far too common among nurses. The stress of the job combined with relatively easy access to addictive prescription drugs, can be a dangerous and potentially deadly combination. Nurses whose licenses are in jeopardy because of addiction and...

Social media is part of daily life. Many people use it to share updates, connect with friends or even vent about tough days. However, as a nurse, what you post online can affect more than your reputation. It could put your professional license at risk.  Nursing boards...

Nurses have obligations to the patients in their care. They should strive to provide the same standard of medical assistance to everyone, regardless of their personal characteristics. They must adhere to the best practices and do their best to keep patients...

Even a single documentation error can trigger a Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) investigation. Whether it's a missed entry, an altered record or charting something that didn’t happen, nurses may find themselves facing fraud allegations. These cases typically hinge...