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As a nurse in California, maintaining the integrity of your professional license is of the utmost importance. You can only practice or offer to practice nursing in the Golden State if you hold a license in an active status. It is also illegal for any unlicensed or...
A traffic violation could result in a driver’s license suspension, but could it also endanger your license to practice? When renewing or applying for a medical license, the Medical Board of California looks at more than your credentials. They also consider any...
A nurse’s professional license can come under scrutiny due to a variety of allegations, some more reasonable than others. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) allows anyone to make a complaint about a nurse on their website, and they can do it anonymously....
When a nurse is under investigation, a common question for them is, "Can I keep working?" This is a significant concern, as it directly impacts the nurse's life, the status of their nursing license and, most importantly, their ability to continue providing care. The...
Working in the medical industry can be a very stressful career choice. Particularly if people work at hospitals, they may work long and unpredictable shifts. Even those who work a standard business day at a medical office may find their jobs to be very demanding. The...
As you’ve gotten to know your patients, you’ve developed relationships with them. Most of these relationships involve nothing more than friendly interactions based on the existing doctor-patient relationship. However, if you end up having a more intimate relationship...
California’s Board of Registered Nursing ultimately makes decisions about what will happen to a nurse’s license if the nurse receives a formal administrative complaint about their professional conduct. Even against nurses with no prior history, the Board can impose...
People hold nurses in high regard because they are on the front lines. They battle life-threatening diseases and provide health care to patients for long and demanding hours. Not everyone has the skill and emotional threshold nurses have, but they are still human....
If you’ve been accused of wrongdoing in the medical profession, then you’re probably worried about the implications, such allegations will have on your medical license and your career. It’s a legitimate concern, and one that you should take seriously. After all, if...
Social media, a common pastime for many, offers its users potential networking and business opportunities. It also serves as a platform for nurses like you to share research within the nursing community. However, misuse of social media could hurt your professional...
