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If you are a nurse facing licensing issues in California, you might be wondering if switching to a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state could help protect your career. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is relatively complex. Simply transferring your license...
A patient may claim that a medical practitioner has made a serious error, causing the patient to suffer injuries or worsening medical conditions. Some common medical errors include surgical mistakes, prescription errors and misdiagnoses. A medical practitioner may be...
Even the most attentive nurses can face risks when managing medication, especially in high-pressure environments. A single misstep during administration, charting or communication may not only harm a patient but also place your nursing license in jeopardy. Medical...
If you’re dealing with a potential threat to your nursing license, you’re likely reading and seeing a lot of terms you may not fully understand. Let’s take a look at just a few of them. These are definitions according to the California Board of Registered Nursing...
Being a mandated reporter is a critical responsibility. Mandated reporters have a legal obligation to report observed or known abuse or neglect – particularly of vulnerable children and adults. Nurses, like many other medical professionals, are in positions where they...
Obtaining a real estate license can be a career-altering choice. Professionals complete educational courses, pass a state test and undergo a background check to obtain their license. Developing a successful real estate career often requires months, if not years, of...
Patient privacy violations represent one of the most serious professional risks facing nurses today. With strict federal regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), even unintentional breaches can trigger investigations by both...
A nurse may be worried about losing their license if they are caring for a patient and there is a negative outcome. For instance, perhaps a nurse is supposed to be monitoring a patient’s symptoms and providing them with medication after a surgery. But the patient...
If you face a nursing license defense case, you may wonder what role your supervisor will play in the process. Supervisors in nursing are not only responsible for managing your day-to-day tasks, but they also have a part in defending your nursing license when...
Nurses in California work under high expectations. Even a single patient complaint can lead to a formal investigation by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Although not every complaint results in discipline, nurses should take all allegations...
