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On behalf of Law Offices of Paul Chan posted in professional license defense on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.As of December 2018, 10 states (including California) have legalized recreational marijuana in some form or another -- and many people believe that it's only a...
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...
Are you a nurse (or student nurse) who dreams of working and traveling? If so, you need to understand the complicated process of obtaining a license to practice in more than one state -- and what it may take to maintain it.The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) was...
A patient's informed consent to treatment isn't just a legal formality that has to be gotten out of the way as quickly as possible. It's an important process and very much part of every medical professional's ethical obligation toward their patients.How can you make...
Social media is an integral part of American culture these days. People post about everything in their lives -- their greatest triumphs, their worst fears and even what they have for dinner.If you're a nurse, however, you have to watch what you post because it could...
A new report from the Institute for Justice (IJ) joins others in the call for occupational licensing reforms. The report indicates that the current system puts a heavy burden on numerous professions, destroying lives, ruining dreams and costing billions.The report...
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...
Could an employee with a hidden drug addiction put your livelihood at risk?Quite possibly. Painkiller addiction is a major problem in the United States right now, and any profession that grants employees access to narcotics is ripe for abuse. Veterinarians who don't...
As a commercial driver, you need to do all you can to protect your license. Without it, it's impossible to get your work done. In fact, if you lose your license, you are unlikely to have a job at all.There are many regulations and laws that apply to commercial...
Patients may have complaints against you, but that doesn't mean your license should be at risk. Anyone can file a complaint, even if you didn't do anything wrong.This creates a stressful situation that many nurses don't deserve. While handling it correctly can help...
