Healthcare professionals nationwide suffer from work-related pressures that often lead to issues with mental health and even addiction. However, when healthcare workers seek assistance, it's frequently a choice between getting help and keeping their credentials. Nevertheless, legislation in Virgi...

Fentanyl dominates headlines as a lethal substance that claims increasing numbers of victims with each passing year. Yet, an Oregon nurse has had her license suspended due to allegations that she killed a patient by using water rather than fentanyl.  Former Medford, Oregon nurse Dani Marie Schof...

As more students compete for limited slots in public college nursing programs, many nursing students are turning to private nursing schools. In California, in 2021, 64,300 applicants competed for 16,600 spots in nursing programs at all education levels. Private nursing programs offered 55 percent...

Divorce proceedings can be volatile, messy affairs, with one or both parties struggling to control feelings of rage, grief, resentment, or remorse. As the court reviews the terms of your divorce, you could start to feel you've reached your breaking point, incensed by what your soon-to-be former s...

You might want to forget about that time you got caught driving under the influence 10 years ago. Or wipe away all memory of your lapse in judgment that led you to shoplift as a teen.   You're grown up now, and you make better decisions. You have a lot to show for it. You've gone through school....

Arizona's trying to do it; a number of other states will likely follow. They want to make doctors' records public, including allegations, charges, and findings of misconduct. That may sound like a good idea in theory—accountability. It's certainly become a popular idea. The practical reality, tho...

With abortion laws shifting with prevailing political winds, some states are moving to provide more protections for providers. Connecticut is one of the early adopters of policies shielding medical professionals working for religiously affiliated hospitals or other healthcare centers from discipl...

Part of the reason obtaining a professional license can be such an onerous process is that afterward, many of these professionals will be working without supervision. The licensing board may provide oversight in a broad sense, but the day-to-day work largely remains unmonitored. In some cases, p...

Running a daycare facility is an enormous responsibility—you have to follow strict rules and regulations, and any slight misstep can jeopardize your childcare license. Many daycares end up losing their licenses or getting suspended over what are ultimately misunderstandings or grossly exaggerated...

Once a medical professional is hit with a license suspension, a common conception is that the suspension will remain intact until the case is resolved. That resolution might be a quick dismissal of the initial complaint, or it may come as the result of a lengthy investigation by the licensing boa...

Miami's HCA Florida Mercy Hospital uncovered the culprit in a case of missing Propofol when they found Groennou Nieves, one of their own nurses, collapsed in a hospital bathroom with a needle in his leg. Nieves, who has been a registered nurse since December 2020, had no previous history of disci...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a number of flaws in the United States healthcare industry over the past few years. Many facilities were not prepared for the sudden influx of ill patients, finding that there was a lack of space, a lack of beds, and even a lack of medical professionals themselve...

If you fail a drug test, you might be worried that this will somehow affect your job. If you're a licensed professional in any state in the U.S., you're right to be concerned. Failing a drug test can jeopardize your professional license and wreak havoc on your career and reputation. If you're a l...

Becoming a doctor is no easy feat. It requires a tremendous amount of time, money, and sacrifice. Given the nature of their work, doctors are held to a higher standard of care and ethics than most other professions. As such, when they are accused of not upholding these standards, the punishments ...

In theory, apps like Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Instagram can be a good way to stay connected with family and friends. In reality, they function as more of a popularity contest. Insider knowledge is glorified; those who are able to provide unique information will often garner lots of atten...

All states have specific licensing requirements for individuals and businesses looking to operate daycare centers, whether in their homes or another venue. When businesses or individuals with these licenses are accused of violating the license in some way, the state reviews the issue and determin...

A former Arizona certified nursing assistant is under investigation after being accused of raping a long-term care facility patient and impregnating her. Weeks after a series of incidents, state authorities pursued two related complaints and launched an investigation into the accused individual a...

As a licensed professional, your career's success hinges on maintaining an impeccable reputation. If you find yourself under investigation by your licensing board and facing the possibility of receiving a professional reprimand, it's crucial to fully understand the potential implications. Two com...

When doctors and other licensed medical professionals get accused of unethical or unprofessional behavior, they often must face sanctions from their state regulatory board. These sanctions can be strict, possibly amounting to license revocation. Many boards are willing to reach an agreement with ...

Add dentistry to driving on the list of activities that, if you are accused of performing them while intoxicated, can have life-changing ramifications. An Iowa dentist found this out firsthand, as he is ineligible to perform his dental duties and faces criminal charges for an incident at an Anamo...

Healthcare practitioners are held to higher standards in their jobs than most other professions. They must be licensed to practice, and any number of missteps can lead to losing this license or having it suspended. It's not only work-related infractions that can get nurses and healthcare provider...

Licensed physicians across the country are held accountable by a series of stringent regulations created by respective professional boards and state authorities. Yet, built into them are provisions that can be taken to cover for crises, like when emergencies arise. However, as part of their respo...

Given the demands of their high-stakes and fast-paced environments, nurses and doctors must make countless vital decisions while sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, and overworked. While medical professionals share the goal of providing excellent patient care, perspectives, communication breakdowns, and...

The Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners suspended the license of one of its practicing members after a patient, as well as the chiropractor's ex-wife, filed a complaint with the board accusing him of engaging in sexual activity with patients. During divorce proceedings with his ex, Du...

In the wake of the October 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel and Israel's ongoing response, there have been a number of licensed professionals who have lost their jobs for making public statements about the conflict. These include doctors, teachers, and others who posted their opinions publicly and wh...