Professional License Defense Information Blog

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...