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Licensing Issues and Defense Strategies for Optometrists in California

| Posted in Licensing Issues on November 11, 2025

Optometrists play a critical role in the health and well-being of Californians by examining patients, diagnosing, and treating injuries and health issues related to the eyes. It takes years of advanced schooling to complete optometry school and become a licensed optometrist. Unfortunately, it can sometimes take just one error to undermine all of that hard… read more

The Impact of Felony Charges on Your California Healthcare License

| Posted in Licensing Defense,News on September 30, 2025

In California, healthcare professionals are licensed through state agencies, such as the Medical Board of California (MBC) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). These boards are responsible for licensing medical professionals as well as regulating practice within the state. This includes enforcing the laws and regulations that apply to doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists,… read more

Medical Spas: Administering Botox, Collagen, and Restylane in California Is a Medical Procedure

| Posted in Licensing Defense on September 15, 2025

A new evolution in Medicine has emerged- the Medical Spa. Medical Spas have become a booming and profitable industry providing Botox, Collagen, and Restylane. These spas are now heavily regulated by licensing agencies.  This new industry is redefining traditional medical treatment, and in doing so has created confusion for many medical professionals, with many thinking… read more

Consequences Of Excessive Prescribing

| Posted in Licensing Defense on July 27, 2025

California Business And Professions Sections 725(A) & (B) It has been a long day of seeing patients, after finally sitting down and ready to catch-up on charting there is an interruption from the telephone — it is a Medical Board Investigator with the Health Quality Investigation Unit requesting your cooperation with a subpoena for a… read more

Dental Board of CA Disciplinary Actions

| Posted in Licensing Defense on June 24, 2025

Please Note: The Law Office of Nicole Irmer represents and defends California dentists, dental assistants, and other California dental professionals who are going through disciplinary actions. We are a professional defense law firm and do not file individual consumer complaints or actions against individuals. If you’re interested in filing a consumer dental complaint with the… read more

Will my Healthcare License Investigation become public?

| Posted in News on May 30, 2025

If you learn about a complaint against your healthcare license, you might be worried about the process and how it will affect your ability to work. For many healthcare professionals, the thought of the investigation becoming public is also a major concern. Having a public allegation of misconduct can be devastating, career-wise, even if the… read more

Protect Your Nursing License as a Traveling Nurse in California

| Posted in Licensing Defense on May 5, 2025

Travel nursing has become increasingly popular. It’s a great way to see the country, help out in areas that have a critical need for nurses, and often get paid a premium wage. However, for all of its benefits, travel nursing isn’t without its own risks. This is particularly true in California, which isn’t part of… read more

How California Nurses Should Respond to and Manage Patient Complaints

| Posted in Patient Complaints on January 31, 2025

Sometimes, patient complaints are unfortunately inevitable despite the care given. Your patients aren’t often at their best. They might be stressed, in pain, or simply not feeling great – and may direct their discomfort towards you. Yet even if you think a patient’s complaint isn’t valid, you should still respond appropriately and take it seriously…. read more

Losing and Reclaiming Your Chiropractic License in California

| Posted in Licensing Defense on November 26, 2024

It can take years of education to obtain a chiropractic license – and then even more time to establish a chiropractic practice. Unfortunately, it is possible to lose your license due to allegations of unprofessional or unethical conduct. You may also lose your chiropractic license for a criminal conviction. While losing your chiropractic license can… read more

What to Do If You Lose Your California Nursing License

| Posted in Licensing Defense on October 29, 2024

Becoming a nurse can require years of education and training. It is also a challenging job, both physically and emotionally. Learning that you may lose your license due to a disciplinary issue can be devastating for any registered nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is responsible for both the licensure and discipline of… read more

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