Being a new nurse is exciting. After years of hard work, you finally get to do what you love. But doing the actual job can be intimidating and stressful, even after so much preparation and training.Just like anyone who is new to any position, you may make some...
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How new minority nurses can safeguard their licenses
Nursing is one of the fastest growing U.S. occupations. RNs are critical to staffing the health care system.The need for health care, however, is still exceeding supply. If the shortfall continues in its current pattern, projections expect nursing shortage statistics...
Is your license at risk for violating state pharmacy law?
As a licensed pharmacist, you have to follow the guidelines established by the California State Board of Pharmacy, Department of Consumer Affairs.If accused of a violation in one of four categories as outlined by the Board, your could have your license revoked....
How to protect a nursing license in the midst of a complaint
It is extremely difficult to get any kind of medical license reinstated after the state board has revoked it. That said, it is certainly possible, as evidenced by Dr. Johnny Delashaw recently having his license reinstated after the board revoked it in...
Can a DUI prevent you from getting a pharmacy license?
As a college graduate now pursuing a PharmD degree in California, your life likely revolves around your classes and your studies. You probably find very little time to devote to social occasions with your friends and family. What few times you treat yourself to a...
What should you do if you posted about a patient on social media?
New nurses or medical personnel may make the mistake of posting about patients on social media. Even experienced nurses might do this if a case hits them on an extremely personal level or if they want to use a situation to illustrate or clarify something. For...
A DUI that happened years ago may jeopardize your RN license
The California Board of Registered Nursing is responsible for enforcing the Nursing Practice Act.The BRN expects nurses to be “professional at all times,” but a 2012 case in which a nurse had a DUI conviction brought conflicting decisions from different...
How do I prepare for my hearing before the OAH?
If you are a professional person such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, etc. who is duly licensed to practice your profession in California, you know how important your license is. It is your only means of earning your living doing the work you love and for which you...