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Nursing professionals put years of hard work into their education and credentials. Unfortunately, some aspiring nurses took “shortcuts” to get their nursing licenses – illegal ones. That’s one of the findings announced earlier this year by the U.S. Department of...
Nurses make up a large portion of the nation’s workforce. They’re also responsible for the care of thousands of people who have medical conditions and the elderly. A nursing license can take years of training and experience to get. But, the license can be taken away...
Nursing is an incredibly stressful profession. Those who dedicate themselves to facilitating other people's health often have to work long shifts in demanding environments. Nursing jobs often mean that people witness trauma and sometimes have significant traumas of...
Any behavior or conduct that falls short of the high standards of professionalism and ethics expected of a nurse may result in disciplinary action. It could be an ethical violation, criminal behavior or incompetence. If you have a disciplinary action record, such as a...
A nursing license suspension can be highly detrimental to your career. This doesn’t mean you won’t be able to work at all, as there are some jobs you can take during the suspension that do not require a license. Additionally, if the suspension is just temporary, you...
Nurses have a duty to provide top-notch services to patients. Failure to do so may lead to legal issues, threatening one's license. And one of them is breaching patient confidentiality. It's essential to protect your patient's information. Here is how you can do this:...
While you may be in the career of taking care of other people, you’re still a human and sometimes humans make mistakes. There may be a time when the worst happens and you find yourself pulled over by the police after you’ve had a few drinks. One of the first things...
Nurses must adhere to strict standards of professionalism and ethical behavior to maintain their licenses. When these standards are not met, a nurse may face disciplinary action, which could result in the suspension or revocation of their license. The disciplinary...
The state of California holds nurses to a relatively high standard. Criminal charges and even professional mistakes can potentially cost someone their nursing license or prevent them from securing one in the first place. Allegations of misconduct or gross failures on...
Losing a license makes it impossible for a nurse to work, which can cause them to have to switch careers or take other drastic action. That’s why it’s so important for nurses to know what defense options they have if they are facing disciplinary action. It’s more than...
