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...
Nursing License Defense
How nurses can overcome a medical negligence claim in California
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...
How can I tell if my employer is building a case against my nursing license?
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...
What happens if a nursing license isn’t renewed on time?
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...
Is an addiction recovery program failing California nurses?
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 and your nursing license: what’s safe to post?
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...
Accusations of drug diversion could cost a nurse their license
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...
Charting fraud and documentation errors in California nursing
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...
DUI and nursing licenses: What you need to know
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...
Can you work in another state if you lose your nursing license?
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...

