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There are all kinds of issues that could lead to a professional losing their license. Being found guilty of allegations of misconduct, such as negligence, drug or alcohol abuse or fraud, could all lead to a license suspension or revocation. As a long-term caregiver,...
Continuing education (CE) is a required part of being a licensed nurse. These courses aren’t just good to have to expand and deepen your base of knowledge. They’re required to keep your license. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) mandates 30 contact...
If you are working with anesthesia and make a mistake that impacts a patient, then there is a risk that you could have a malpractice claim filed against you. You may also be at risk of losing your license to practice. Not all anesthesia complications are a result of...
You worked hard to become a physical therapist -- but all of that energy, time and money toward your degree can be lost if you lose your license to practice. Understanding more about what can cause a physical therapist to lose their license can help you avoid...
It takes a long time to get your nursing license. You put in hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of hard work, tears and sweat. It’s often a difficult job, and it’s not surprising that you could lose your temper or find yourself frustrated with a patient....
Most people get to keep their work and private lives separate. Yet, if you work as a nurse, you do not have this luxury. Things you do in your downtime could land you with a whole lot more free time than you want. As a registered nurse, you must abide by the rules the...
A recent study suggests that nursing boards are becoming increasingly aggressive in pursuing disciplinary action against nursing professionals. The authors' research shows that there's even been a shift in what they're disciplining nurses for. It also seems that...
Being a medical professional is a demanding job. You often have the life of a patient in your hands, and you need to be efficient, thorough and extremely skilled in order to provide them with the best possible care. But being able to provide them with the best...
Nurses have a difficult job, and that job can be made a lot harder when a patient’s family member loses their cool and gets irate. Regardless of what prompted their anger, you’re probably going to become a target of their hostility simply because you’re present on the...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a far too common problem among registered nurses and other medical professionals. The extreme stress and emotional toll of the job, combined with long hours and access to drugs, all contribute to it. The California Board of...
