Nursing License Defense

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...

Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes can have consequences that reach further than we expect. For those working in healthcare, even personal decisions outside the workplace can have a direct impact on professional life. Nurses dedicate themselves to...

There are many potential ways for a nurse to lose their license in California. Perhaps they have been accused of misconduct at work, maybe they have made critical errors that constitute medical malpractice or maybe there have been other issues—such as a criminal...

Many people are taking on hobbies as social media influencers. Influencers are people who post videos and pictures on social media to attract followers, sell products and tell their stories. Some nurses are joining in on the fun, posting videos of their daily work...

If you are a nurse facing licensing issues in California, you might be wondering if switching to a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state could help protect your career. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is relatively complex. Simply transferring your license...

Even the most attentive nurses can face risks when managing medication, especially in high-pressure environments. A single misstep during administration, charting or communication may not only harm a patient but also place your nursing license in jeopardy. Medical...

If you’re dealing with a potential threat to your nursing license, you’re likely reading and seeing a lot of terms you may not fully understand. Let’s take a look at just a few of them. These are definitions according to the California Board of Registered Nursing...