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The Danger of Surrendering Your Professional License
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on May 2, 2023
In California, various licensing boards – such as the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Medical Board of California (MBC) – regulate their respective healthcare professions. In addition to setting licensure standards, these boards are responsible for investigating allegations of professional misconduct and other violations. Healthcare licensing boards can take disciplinary action, ranging… read more
Don’t Let Medical Record Mistakes Sink Your Career
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 10, 2023
On an average day, a healthcare professional will see patients, catch up on the latest research, and spend time doing administrative tasks. In particular, doctors, dentists, nurses, and other healthcare workers find themselves spending a substantial amount of time doing charts. This can often seem burdensome, as well as a distraction from patient care. Keeping… read more
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on April 4, 2023
On any given day, we all experience a range of emotions. Healthcare professionals are no different. They may be frustrated, happy, sad, or surprised, just like anyone else. However, when a particular emotion – anger – interferes with their work, it may result in a referral to their licensing Board for unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct… read more
Everything You Need to Know about California’s Nursing Practice Act
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on December 29, 2022
When you decided to become a nurse, you probably focused on the practical skills and academic knowledge that you would need to pass the NCLEX. You may not have realized that you would also have to familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations surrounding the practice of nursing. California’s Nursing Practice Act governs all aspects… read more
Received an Accusation From California Board of Registered Nursing
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense,News on December 8, 2022
To initiate disciplinary proceedings, the Board of Registered Nursing in the state of California must first notify the individual nurse. This is accomplished by filing an Accusation. An Accusation is a formal pleading document which outlines all of the reasons the California Board of Registered Nursing is seeking discipline against the nurse, as well as… read more
Licensing Board Investigation – How Will It Impact My Career?
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense,News on December 8, 2022
Page Contents: Investigation by the DCA or Board Enforcement Unit If you receive a phone call or letter from a Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) or Board investigator (Medical Board of California, California Board of Psychology, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the California Board of Registered Nursing) your professional license, career, and livelihood… read more
Received an Accusation With Allegations of Substance Abuse Violations
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on November 27, 2022
Being a healthcare professional is a rewarding career but also comes with its demands and stressors. The profession can require working long hours to help others in physical and emotional need, thereby sacrificing the healer’s personal and family life. This has never been more true than during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The pressure on the healthcare… read more
How Does a DUI Affect Your Medical License?
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Medical License on November 18, 2022
We all know that it is dangerous to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Even so, there may be occasions when we think that we are fine to drive after having a few drinks – only to later realize that we probably should have taken an Uber. In some situations, this may… read more
Criminal Conviction – the Potential Impact to a Physician’s Medical License
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense,News on October 19, 2022
Physicians with Criminal Convictions A question that our office commonly receives is how a criminal conviction may impact a Physician’s Medical License. Unfortunately, this question does not have a simple bright line answer. This is because each case, and underlying criminal conviction, is different and needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Business and… read more
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 7, 2022
The Medical Board of California is responsible for regulating the practice of medicine in the state. In this role, the Board issues licenses to physicians and surgeons and also investigates allegations of professional misconduct. When appropriate, the Medical Board may also take disciplinary action against a licensee. In order to ensure that California doctors are… read more