The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement between various states that allows nurses to practice in multiple states. Instead of needing licensure in each individual state, those that are part of the NLC can practice nursing in other member states once they have...
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License on the line: How can a criminal conviction impact a career in nursing?
When a nurse in Texas faces a criminal conviction, the repercussions extend beyond the legal system. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) holds the authority to grant, suspend, or revoke a nursing license based on criminal activity. When will the BON revoke a nursing...
Charting the changes: How the Stark Law shapes healthcare today
Healthcare regulation is an ever-evolving landscape, and the Stark Law serves as a prime example of this progression. Originally enacted to prevent conflicts of interest in physician referrals and close a loophole in the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law has...