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BRN Attorney- RN License Defense

By Jennifer Coalson | Nov 1, 2016

BRN Attorney- RN license defense If you are a registered nurse facing license discipline or investigation from the BRN, the attorney you choose really matters. You need a BRN attorney: attorneys who are laser-focused on defending RNs from BRN action. This may seem so apparent that it shouldnโ€™t require an entire blog piece, but I …

RN License Defense Attorneys- The Lawyer Matters

By Jennifer Coalson | Nov 1, 2016

If you are a registered nurse facing license discipline or investigation from the BRN, the attorney you choose really matters. You needย  RN License Defense Attorneys and no one else. This may seem so apparent that it shouldnโ€™t warrant an entire blog piece, but I often get calls from RNs wanting a second opinion, an …

What is the BRN Intervention Program?

By Jennifer Coalson | Oct 26, 2016

The California Board of Registered Nursing has recently changed the name of its diversion program to the BRN Intervention Program, but make no mistake, it is the exact same thing. I am going to go out on a limb and take credit for the name change, since I inundated the web with my posts on …

The RN Retaliatory Gross Negligence or Incompetence Complaint to the BRN

By Jennifer Coalson | Oct 26, 2016

The RN Retaliatory Gross Negligence or Incompetence Complaint to the BRN Registered nurses assume that if they are careful in their charting, careful giving and wasting medication, fastidious in following doctorโ€™s orders and if they are good nurses loved by their patients, they wonโ€™t ever have to worry about the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). …

What RNs Can Expect During BRN Probation

By Jennifer Coalson | Oct 5, 2016

What RNs Can Expect During BRN Probation There are up to 20 probation requirements that the BRN can impose on a RN who is going to be on probation. The language of the probation order itself can be a bit misleading so I want to make sure it is clear. Nurses often are relieved to …

RN License Accusation for Gross Negligence.

By Jennifer Coalson | Oct 4, 2016

“Gross Negligence” is a horrible sounding accusation against you as a nurse or your RN license, isn’t it? Here is what Gross Negligence actually means in an Accusation from the BRN: “Gross Negligence is an extreme departure from the standard of practice for RNs. An extreme departure means the repeated failure to provide the required …

I Received an Accusation from the BRN; Will My RN License Be Revoked?

By Jennifer Coalson | Oct 4, 2016

Short answer: yes, it can be. The recommended discipline for every RN license served with an Accusationย from the BRN (Board of Registered Nursing) BRN, is revocation of the RN License. This is terrifying for nurses, of course. After working so hard through school to get the RN license and then working for years in a …

As a Nurse, The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is Your Enemy

By Jennifer Coalson | Sep 30, 2016

The purpose of the California Board of Registered Nursing is to protect the public. That. Is It. The BRN is a division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, you know; the same agency you call if your mechanic sabotages your transmission or your hairstylist dyes your hair green and it falls out. This is …

Why a Wet Reckless Instead of a DUI is Critical for a Nurse

By Jennifer Coalson | Sep 28, 2016

A wet reckless conviction looks almost exactly the same on paper as a DUI does, so why is it so important for a registered nurse to push for this result at the criminal level?… three little letters: BRN. A wet reckless is still a misdemeanor criminal conviction. Anyone looking at your criminal history will be …