Nurse Licensing

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) along with the Federation of State Medical Boards and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy recently issued a statement warning against inappropriate use of prescription medications during the coronavirus...

The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires nursing to complete continuing education (CE) to keep an active nursing license in the state. Nurses in the state can use the following information to help better ensure they meet this requirement. Question #1: How much CE does...

Officials with the Eastern District of Texas charged a local nurse of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). According to the allegations, the registered nurse owned a health care services company that provided home health services to patients. The...

The new coronavirus has resulted in concern throughout the country. People are taking precautions to help reduce their risk of exposure, but no one faces greater risk then those on the front lines, those who willingly deal with this and other dangerous illnesses on a...

The nursing profession is evolving. Are you ready? Whether considering becoming a nurse or already an experienced professional, the answer to this question could determine whether you thrive in the nursing industry or face daily frustration. The changes to navigate...

Nurses can lose their license for a number of reasons. One example involves allegations of professional misconduct. Examples of professional misconduct include the following: Conviction of a crime, under New York state or federal law. Allowing an unlicensed person to...

Two nurses had set out to take a trip together. Upon their return, airport authorities flagged the two for a search. During the search, authorities claim to have found approximately 700 Tramadol pills. Discovery of pain pills leads to serious penaltiesThe allegations...

Social media has become an important part of our daily lives. Various platforms from Facebook and Twitter allow us to keep up with loved ones on a regular basis, whether living near or far. Still other platforms like LinkedIn can help us network within our...

The case began in 2014 when local health department began an investigation after a number of Hepatitis C diagnoses. The investigation led to seven patients, all of whom received treatment from a nurse while receiving emergency medical care. During the investigation,...

Few people are as exposed to germs during the course of a workday then nurses. Nurses are in an illness battleground, fighting to take care of those who need them most while trying to maintain their own health. The following steps can help to better ensure nurses win...