Professional License Defense Information Blog

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, teacher Ryan Stewart is facing criminal charges after allegations have been made that he sent a nude image of himself to a former student on the social media platform Snapchat. As soon as the...

It’s a cruel fact of the world that those who need medical help the most are also the ones most at risk of injury or harm due to medical care. When medically fragile patients with complex conditions go in for routine care,...

Thanks to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, many medical professionals find themselves struggling to balance their professional and legal obligations when it comes to treating patients with pregnancy complications. By way...

Compassion and kindness are some of the most vital aspects of nursing care, but sometimes, nurses face allegations of being too involved with their patients. The AZ Board of Nursing recently suspended the license of a registered...

Most states have laws that require people working in certain professions to report suspected child abuse – sexual or otherwise – to the police or to a state agency that is tasked with reviewing and forwarding abuse reports to...

A Connecticut physician has received a summary suspension after he was accused of providing two patients with prescriptions for medications – including for controlled substances – in exchange for sexual contact. Some of the...

Nurses and certified nursing assistants are charged with caring for the community’s most vulnerable members. Being a nurse or certified nursing assistant does not always come with great respect, salary, or benefits....

A Maryland nurse faces charges for allegedly stealing painkillers from a state veterans home. The woman was reportedly seen on video at the beginning of her work shift with three “blister packs” of Tramadol HCL and only two...

Passing your boards is an important step for any medical professional. It takes a great deal of time to study for the exam, not to mention several hundred dollars, to take it. Not passing can prevent you from entering your chosen...

Nurses are under a great deal of pressure, whether they’re working in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or any other health facility. A small mistake can lead to serious allegations and discipline from the state board of...

In July 2024, a former healthcare worker was convicted of illegally accessing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s medical records in 2019 during RBG’s battle with cancer. The defendant, Trent Russell, was accused of...

In a recent case that has garnered significant attention, a former nurse practitioner from Butte, Montana, has admitted to falsely billing insurance approximately $61 million for vitamin B-12 injections, resulting in nearly...

In July 2024, New York Presbyterian Hospital terminated a nurse following an online post suggesting the attempted shooter of former President Donald Trump should “work on his skills.” Similarly, other healthcare workers in...

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and a time to consider employment issues for people with disabilities, especially in the area of professional licensing. Could the diagnosis of a disability affect your professional...

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is being scrutinized for hiring medical professionals with checkered disciplinary histories to staff the state’s correctional facilities. This revelation has sparked...

Nurses are on the front lines as patients recover and heal. During this process, emotions run high for the patient and family, as well as for the professionals involved. The result can be conflict—and all too often, nurses bear...

They’re everywhere now: cameras. When you’re at an ATM, you’re on camera. When you’re in the grocery store, you’re on camera. They’re even in stoplights now. The fact is, you can never be...

Recently, ABC15 created a searchable tool containing information on 400 licensed midwives in Arizona following a tragic incident where a woman died after an at-home stillbirth in which she used the services of a professional...

Licensed medical professionals provide critical medical care to patients that is consistent with the standards of professional conduct. State licensing boards govern the issuance of medical-related professional licenses and ensure...

The Iowa Board of Nursing continues to take disciplinary action against nurses accused of professional misconduct, in many circumstances issuing sanctions that jeopardize nursing careers. In a case involving a Carroll County nurse...