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Understanding The California Board of Registered Nursing

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Apr 5, 2022

If you’re familiar with our content here at RN Guardian, you’re likely familiar with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) ‘s enforcement division – aka a nurse’s worst nightmare. However, the BRN does so much more than investigations. The BRN is responsible for regulating almost every aspect of nursing practice. What is the California …

Nursing License Suspension

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Mar 16, 2022

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 …

How to Avoid Nursing License Revocation

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Mar 7, 2022

Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding and allows you to impact so many lives through patient care. However, a mistake on or off the job could put your license in jeopardy, and in some cases, it can even lead to revocation or suspension. Should you ever find yourself in a sticky situation and facing disciplinary …

RN Guardian: Proudly Serving Arizona Nurses

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Jan 10, 2022

When your license is in jeopardy due to a complaint filed against you or a past criminal conviction, it’s best to seek legal help immediately from a team of committed professionals who will fight tooth and nail for you.  RN Guardian is here to protect your future. We offer proactive legal counsel to safeguard your …

RN Guardian’s Nursing Legal Support and Membership Benefits

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Jan 5, 2022

Whether you are a nursing student, newly graduated, or a long-term RN/LVN, it’s imperative to safeguard your future. Even if you don’t have any current legal issues, you still always want to be ready and prepared for the unexpected. You worked hard for your nursing profession, and it’s best to be proactive in protecting it. …

How to Protect Your Nursing License Against Accusations

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Dec 9, 2021

If you have received an accusation from the Board of Registered Nursing or are concerned that it might happen, it’s imperative to be proactive in protecting your license. Your number one goal is to safeguard your career from work-related issues, convictions, and other issues that can trigger a BRN accusation against you. RN Guardian can …

The Ultimate Guide for Nursing Students Facing the BRN

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Dec 7, 2021

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 …

The Guide for Deans and Directors: Helping Nurses Survive the BRN

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Nov 3, 2021

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 …

Accommodations and Perks for Travel Nurses

By Goyette, Ruano, and Ulmer | Nov 2, 2021

Taking on a new adventure as a travel nurse is overwhelming and exhilarating. You’ll have many choices, which can be information overload. But once you sort out all the details and you are on your way to a new place, you’ll discover new sites to capture and share with your friends and family.  Before you …