Let’s be real: social media is part of our daily lives. We share memes, pet videos, and sometimes, a sneak peek into our workday. But what happens when that peek turns into a public spectacle—and your nursing license is on...
When a certified nursing assistant shows up to work visibly impaired, the consequences can be severe, as one CNA in Florida recently learned. Her case serves as a reminder that substance abuse can lead to license suspension, even...
In 2023, the International Council of Nursing published a study that rocked the medical community. Within its pages, the Council called for the current shortage of nurses to be classified and responded to as a global health...
A Virginia veterinary dentist is currently under investigation after 26 documented accusations were lodged against them. According to at least some of the complaints, pets died while under the care of Dr. Barron P. Hall. Others...
A recent case of a physician dispensing illegal goody bags of prescription narcotics illustrates the professional licensing issues that professionals can face over illegal or unethical conduct. If you face allegations that you...
Nurse License Investigations: When Personal Problems Lead to Professional Difficulties
July 11, 2025
You don’t think about how personal life events, such as a divorce, bankruptcy, custody battle, or inheritance issue, could impact your professional life as a nurse. Surely these personal difficulties have no impact on your...
What Happens If You Are Accused of Insubordination or Violating a Chain of Command in a Nursing Setting?
July 9, 2025
Every state has a strict set of rules and policies for nurses to uphold, which includes following the instructions of supervisors and authority figures. Still, you want to think for yourself and do what seems right if you disagree...
Nurse unions serve an important purpose. They fight for higher wages, safe working conditions, and fair treatment on the job. But if your license is at risk, union-provided assistance can fall short. Many union representatives...
In April of 2025, a doctor and an RN in Pennsylvania were charged with taking prescription drugs from the hospitals where they worked. The nurse is charged with taking medications such as Oxycodone and Morphine at least 18 times....
The ravages of the opioid epidemic, driven by illicit fentanyl use, touch every corner of the United States. Too often, medical professionals with access to fentanyl are implicated in drug-related crimes. Any licensed physician,...
A North Carolina physician practicing in pathology is facing severe legal and professional challenges following multiple criminal charges pertaining to sexual offenses. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office,...
The life of a nurse is hectic. It’s a line of work where unexpected and even life-threatening medical emergencies can become routine. Yet, an allegation of wrongdoing filed against a nurse, especially a complaint with their...
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners recently renewed the professional license of Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, an oncologist who was terminated from his position in 2020 over accusations that he harmed patients and overbilled....
AI Deepfake Ruins Principal’s Career
June 25, 2025
In January 2024, Eric Eiswert, then principal of Pikesville High School in Baltimore County, became the target of a devastating AI deepfake attack. An audio clip, which appeared to capture him making racist and antisemitic...
Many nurses are licensed to practice in more than one state. Whether it’s because they live in one state but have a permanent nursing position in another state, or work as a travel nurse in another state, or provide...
There’s no doubt about it – Telehealth is booming. The American Hospital Association reports that almost 87% of hospitals offer telehealth services, and by one estimate, more than half of all Americans have participated in...
Incident-based peer review committees are becoming more common in hospitals across the country. While they’re often described as routine checks to maintain quality care, these reviews can have real consequences for the...
The long reach of Operation Nightingale continues after Connecticut suspended the license of a nurse who allegedly obtained a degree from one of the indicted schools. The nurse is one of 58 Connecticut-based nurses who have been...
Across the United States, licensing boards govern the issuance of medical-related professional licenses and ensure licensees comply with rules of conduct. These ethical standards and practice requirements help ensure that patients...
A Vermont child care facility has temporarily closed after the director and other employees were accused of multiple state violations. The closure comes after a licenser for the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)...