Professional License Defense Information Blog

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...

Everybody makes mistakes. It doesn’t matter how many years someone has gone to school, what accolades they’ve earned, and what they’ve achieved. Everyone, regardless of circumstance, makes mistakes from time to...

Dentists in Alabama voiced strong criticisms against the state’s Board of Dental Examiners in a recent public hearing, describing its conduct as “predatory” and “secretive.” This controversy sheds...

A new Tennessee law has school nurses concerned since it could put their licenses at risk. For nurses nationwide, this new law is notable, though, because it highlights the challenges facing healthcare professionals in educational...

Nurses at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, Oregon, have taken a bold step by unionizing to address issues that are all too common in the healthcare industry. Their concerns – staffing shortages, inconsistent disciplinary...

The loss of beloved actor Matthew Perry in October 2023 was immense. Entire generations have been captivated by Perry, particularly in his role as Chandler Bing on the wildly popular series Friends,which is still religiously...

Being a nurse involves having major responsibilities. Thus, it’s not uncommon for nurses to share certain fears about their jobs. These fears often involve concerns about errors that could affect patient outcomes. Making...

Have you ever found yourself in a setting where you’re talking about someone, only to discover that person is standing nearby and overheard you? That kind of innocent mistake can turn into a HIPAA violation if a nurse is...

Professional conferences and workshops can be a lot of fun. But they are also notorious because of the things that “go down” at these events. People tend to indulge in risque activities that could lead to poor judgment and...

As a licensed dentist, your practice must adhere to the rules of professional conduct and the regulations applicable to your license and any additional permits or certifications. If you face allegations of professional misconduct,...

No one can acquire a professional license without hard work and dedication. However, just a few poor or misinformed choices could cause you to lose it faster than it took you to earn it. Drug diversion is one of them. Are you a...

Using the correct title as per your license is very important in healthcare. Whether you are a registered nurse, a licensed practical or vocational nurse, or an advanced practice nurse, using the wrong title or being thought to...

If you’re a medical professional, your job may involve ordering or performing various medical tests. You must be cautious when doing so. If you order an unnecessary medical test, you may face disciplinary action that could...

Drug testing has become a common part of modern workplaces. Providing a urine or hair sample for a routine test seems simple until the test result mistakenly indicates that you’ve used illegal or prohibited drugs. It can be...