Can My Inactive Nursing License Be Disciplined?
Nurses who hold multiple licenses in various states, or who have both LVN and RN licenses, often assume that if the license is inactive they don’t have to report convictions, worry about investigations or be concerned about license discipline. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Any nursing license, active or not, can be investigated and …
Can I Be a Nurse Practitioner With A DUI?
“Can I Be a Nurse Practitioner With A DUI?” If you have a DUI, you will be able to get your NP license. If you are already a nurse, you will be able to keep your NP license following a DUI. However, there are caveats to both that you need to know. STUDENT NURSES APPLYING …
What You Need To Know About The Fall Out After A Nurse Practitioner License Revocation or Surrender
Often, Nurse Practitioners hold another license, like an LVN license or a CNA license and so when faced with an Accusation from the BRN calling for the revocation of their NP license, some nurses figure they will just surrender one and use the other. The problem is that if a nurse surrenders a license following …
“Amazing Representation” – All Charges Dropped
Had it not been for Nichole‘s believing in the merits of my case even though I truly believed in my innocence I never would’ve found the courage to move forth with the trial. As a result of her representation all my charges were ultimately dismissed and court fees totaling $14,000 that the …
Nurse Practitioner Accused of Stealing Medication?
There is a term used specifically for a Nurse Practitioner accused of stealing medication, it is called diverting, and it happens so often that there is an entire program established by the BRN for such nurses. That program is the Diversion or Intervention Program. Nurses are actually more familiar with the term diversion or diverting …
What is California’s Board of Nursing Disciplinary Process?
In many cases, if a nurse or nurse practitioner is suspected of committing a violation, the BRN Disciplinary Process will begin with an investigation. Investigation A BRN investigator will send you a letter asking to meet with you and request that you sign a waiver and release so that they may look into your file …
“Attorney is awesome” – Criminal and professional charges dismissed
Attorney Nicole Valentine handled one case for me which had a professional and criminal component. Each case was dismissed. For the criminal I had to do 30 hours of community service but six charges were dismissed without any fines before pretrial. The board withdrew the case after Nicole’s motion. She is so detailed, easy to …
The Difference Between DUI and “Wet and Reckless” When it Comes to Your NP License
At the criminal level, there is not much difference between a DUI and a Wet and Reckless in California. Both will result in a point on your DMV record, both require a fine, both require DUI classes, and both are a misdemeanor criminal conviction requiring probation. So why is it SOOOOO important to a nurse …
How Does an NP Respond to a Gross Negligence Accusation from the BRN?
An Accusation from the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is an attempt to revoke an NP license and is usually the last step in an accusation of Gross Negligence. They do not just pop up out of nowhere and there will be many indicators before the Accusation from the BRN is eventually served on the …