Nursing is a profession built on trust, compassion, and rigorous standards. When a nurse faces disciplinary action, it can have significant repercussions, both professionally and personally. One common concern is how long this disciplinary action remains on a nurse's license. Understanding this is crucial for nurses aiming to navigate their careers post-disciplinary action. Types of Disciplinary Actions Before delving into the duration disciplinary actions remain on a nurse's … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between Suspension and Revocation of a Professional License?
If you have a matter before the Board, the Board can do one of four things. One, they can give you a reprimand or censure. It’s like a slap on the wrist, don’t do it again. They can also place your license on probation and you must meet certain conditions in order to continue to practice. This is called an encumbered license. The Board can also suspend your license and revoke your license. Suspension means you will not be able to practice for a certain period of time and … [Read more...]
Speaking Up as a Nurse Without Fear of Reprisal
As nurses, we feel like we have to do everything ourselves. We are conditioned that if we ask for help, somehow, we are weak. We are also conditioned that if we speak up, we will get in trouble and some of us may not be conditioned but have a fear of speaking up. In the dynamic and challenging world of healthcare, nurses play a crucial role in patient care. While our primary focus is on the well-being of their patients, there are instances where speaking up becomes essential for the … [Read more...]
You Have A Right To Remain Silent
If someone wants to talk to you and calls your cell phone, you can ignore the phone call and send it to voicemail. If they want to talk in person, we don’t need to answer the door. However, when it comes to your employer, the police or an investigator, we feel obligated to talk. Just know, you have the right to remain silent. It is hard with your employer as they can fire you for not talking but I see it time and time again where nurses think they have not done anything wrong so they spill … [Read more...]
Trial Of Nursing School “Diploma Mills”
Imagine the horror of learning that the Nursing School from which you graduated gave you a Diploma without proper training. There you are doing quite well in your job and suddenly you find that your License is about to be revoked because you did not attend a properly licensed School! That is exactly what happened in Florida’s Palm Beach School of Nursing, Quisqueya Health Academy, Sacred Heart Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and Siena College of Health in Lauderhill where “Operation … [Read more...]
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