More than one-fifth of all working Americans hold a state-issued professional license that is required for them to hold a position in their industry. From nurses and doctors to accountants and plumbers, each must fulfill detailed...
Social media can be a powerful tool to express personality and personal viewpoints to a wide range of people. In many cases, this is a good thing: It’s cathartic, it can help build community, and it’s fun! Of course,...
A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study predicts that 193,000 nurse positions will open annually until 2032, but only 177,000 will be filled. A shortage this severe poses a threat to the healthcare system. One nursing school...
Poor Co-Worker Support and Lacking Mental Health Support Linked to Nurses’ Mass Exodus & Staffing Shortages
July 30, 2024
Earlier in June, researchers at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing released the results of a recent study on the impact of organizational support on nursing personnel. The study, which was published in the...
In January 2023, the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana revoked Dr. James Jenison’s professional license after various women claimed he touched them inappropriately during examinations. However, he recently had his license...
KXAN News reported on May 20, 2024, that the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended a Round Rock, Texas, medical doctor’s license because his practice of medicine “ poses a continuing threat to public welfare.” The...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in healthcare and recent press details its promising prospects in alleviating healthcare worker burnout and improving patient outcomes. By streamlining operations, AI...
The Ohio Board of Nursing has now joined nursing boards across the nation to suspend and revoke the licenses of nurses who earned their degrees from one of several Florida nursing schools. The FBI’s Operation Nightingale...
Licensed professionals are held to high standards in most states—especially in the health professions. If you’re charged with a crime, your licensing board will undoubtedly take notice and refer you for disciplinary...
What is Patient Abandonment?
July 20, 2024
Nurses have a duty of care to their patients. Providing this duty of care means that, among other responsibilities, they don’t abandon a patient midway through treatment. The question is what qualifies as patient...
In November 2023, the Arizona State Board of Nursing suspended the license of nurse practitioner Phillip Schafer due to concerns over public safety stemming from his improper use of a potent sedative, ketamine. The nursing board...
Teacher Slurs Speech and Resigns
July 16, 2024
A South Carolina teacher accepted a one-year suspension after a Breathalyzer test recorded a blood alcohol level of .06. She took this test after “slurring her speech” and “appear[ing] drowsy” during a school day. ...
In the age of electronic health records, a patient’s medical history is just a few clicks away. However, for medical providers, that easy access comes with a big responsibility: HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed new legislation allowing school employees to be armed in schools. However, the law does draw the line at handguns in stadiums, gymnasiums, or auditoriums or when school-sponsored events are in...
As the opioid crisis affects millions across the country, hospitals and healthcare networks are implementing stricter tracking methods and enforcement. In Virginia, a state women’s prison nurse was arrested for allegedly...
The Oregon Medical Board licenses doctors and other such medical professionals throughout the state. In recent months, the board has suspended, revoked, or otherwise taken action against the licenses of 14 doctors in the state due...
Driving under the influence is illegal in all 50 states. While penalties vary by jurisdiction, typically, you’ll face license suspension and probation. You may also be required to attend alcohol counseling. If you’re a...
Nearly 18 months after a registered nurse in Hialeah, FL, turned his cell phone into the authorities and claimed ownership of child sexual abuse material on his phone, his nursing licenses in Florida and Texas have been...
When we hear of a medical professional losing their license to practice, we may assume that the charge relates to patient care. And that is often the case. But there are other behaviors that can also result in the Board of Nursing...
Parents want the best for their children, of course—-as they should. However, when the professional standards imposed on licensed daycare centers surpass (by a high, high margin) those expected in a more casual home setting,...