Accusations from the BRN: Do I Have to Make a Mistake to Be Accused?

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, …

Texas Nursing Board and Understanding How DUIs Affect Nursing Licenses

Texas Nursing Board and Understanding How DUIs Affect Nursing Licenses As nurses, you are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing vital medical care and support to patients across a wide range of settings. To ensure the safety and quality of healthcare, the Texas Nursing Board is responsible for regulating nursing licenses in the state. …

10 Common Reasons Nurses Lose Their License

You might think it’s rare for a nurse to need representation on standby should they be accused of something that could cause them to lose their license. You might even think you won’t need an attorney at all because you would never do something wrong. But the thing is, nurses are under investigation more often …

Accusation Against Your RN License?

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 …

The AZBN ATD (Alternative to Discipline): Do NOT Submit

According to the American Nurses Association, roughly 10-20% of nurses may have substance abuse problems. So if you feel you might be in that demographic, you might want to know about the AZBN ATD (Alternative to Discipline) program. Why This Matters to You If you are struggling with substance abuse, the last thing you want …

Understanding The California Board of Registered Nursing

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

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

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 …

How to Protect Your Nursing License Against Accusations

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 …