Facing nursing license accusations can be overwhelming due to the uncertainty and severe career ramifications they bring for California nurses. Your nursing license is your lifeline to your livelihood and passion for patient care. Understanding the gravity of accusations is critical for protecting your career. Join us as we explain the process and offer guidance …
The California BRN offers the intervention or diversion program to any nurse who has recently been arrested for a DUI and to nurses who are under investigation, being disciplined for medication discrepancies, or are accused of suspicion of diversion. There is a great deal of information regarding the intervention and diversion program on our blog. …
A nursing career is a journey filled with dedication, compassion, and countless opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of others. However, amidst the noble pursuit of providing exceptional care, nurses may inadvertently find themselves entangled in legal complexities that could jeopardize your hard-earned money and cherished careers. This is where RN Guardian …
Accusations by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) can have significant consequences for nurses. It’s crucial to comprehensively understand the BRN, its role in regulating nursing professionals, and how they can accuse nurses. Read on to explore the initiation of accusations and complaints, the evidence required in BRN investigations, the investigative process of the BRN, …
It’s a scam! Here at RN Guardian, we want to ensure that you are always aware of scams and how to avoid them. We know that many nurses fall victim to these types of hoaxes every year. This is precisely why we want you to be aware of the signs so that you can protect …
If you’ve received an Accusation against your RN license from the Board of Registered Nursing in California, Arizona, or Texas, there are a few things you must know, the most important being that you very likely won’t have your nursing license revoked or suspended, despite what it says. WHAT DOES THE ACCUSATION MEAN? An Accusation …
Petitioning for Reinstatement after surrendering your license is a something we get asked about all the time. Here’s an all too common scenario: A nurse has an accusation filed against their RN license by the BRN for any number of reasons: from a simple DUI to some charting errors to medication discrepancies and allegations of …
Because nurses are held to a higher standard than other professionals, a mistake on or off the job could put your license in jeopardy. Nursing license suspension is a severe type of discipline, leading to revocation. When an incident occurs, the BRN will initiate the investigation process. If there’s enough evidence that the nurse violated …
A DUI is not one that anyone is proud of and can get in the way of your future goals. Mistakes happen, and if they are in the past or occur during nursing school, it doesn’t mean that you’ve wasted years of schooling. It’s best to avoid a DUI. But if you have a DUI …
As a Dean and Director of a nursing school, you are the primary advocate and leader in providing educational advice, training, and helpful resources to nursing students working towards their dream careers. During their nursing program, nurses may face many challenges that could get in the way of graduating and reaching their goals, such as …
