Nurse Licensing

Investigators are reviewing allegations a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) illegally posed as a physician. The investigation began after a state agency received complaints about the individual. These complaints led to a search warrant and investigation of a medical...

You have struggled through almost a decade of specialized schooling and training to get your nursing credentials. You love your job but realize that school did not prepare you for some of the hardships you now face.Nursing is a noble career, and it is also one of the...

Prosecutors recently accused a New York nurse of wrongfully taking pain medications from his employer. The hospital where he works stated he took the medication without proper authorization. The nurse was originally charged with multiple felonies, but through a plea...

If you work as a nurse, you are likely already aware of the many hazards and possibilities for malpractice in your daily tasks. Even the most meticulous nurse can face accusal of unprofessional conduct, so if this is something you currently face, you should know you...

There are many ways nurses can lose their licenses, and not all of them relate to actions on the job. The way nurses conduct themselves outside work is just as important. With New Year's Eve quickly approaching, police will arrest numerous people that night for...

As someone who has spent countless hours in pursuit of your nursing license, you likely recognize the importance of keeping that license in good standing. Losing your nursing license can mean you lose your entire livelihood, and it can also restrict the types of jobs...

When a complaint comes up against a nurse, that nurse will have to go through a board hearing to determine whether the healthcare practitioner can retain his or her license. This hearing is the nurse's opportunity to present his or her side, and the board will reach a...

Those who choose to enter the profession of nursing must prepare to navigate a number of issues. Two examples currently spotlighted by the media include the various scopes of practice and problems with patient violence. Scope of practice: Different in every state...

Retaliation, in the legal world, occurs when an employer illegal responds to an employee’s actions with a negative consequence. This consequence could range from loss of a bonus to termination of the employee’s position. Depending on the details, an...

It takes a variety of support staff to keep a nursing facility running. One key element: nurses. Nurses provide medical care and compassion to residents at these facilities. Without a strong nursing staff, nursing homes are not successful. Nursing home faces...