Summer is the season of vacations and social gatherings. For nurses, however, these activities carry professional risks that could cause significant damage to their careers. State nursing boards are increasingly aggressive when it...
The Camp Mystic flood was a genuine catastrophe. Twenty-five children and two teenage counselors died last July 4, and the grief surrounding that loss is real and deserved. But grief does not justify what the Texas Board of...
Nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other licensed professionals recognize that their license comes with what’s called a “duty to cooperate.” This means that in a licensing board investigation, they’re obligated to turn...
Once again, the MAX series “The Pitt” has sparked discussions within the medical community, this time focusing on medical student Joy Kwon. Kwon is a tough medical student with a photographic memory and a no-nonsense...
The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing has suspended the license of another nurse believed to be practicing with a fake degree. It’s only the latest disciplinary action to come out of Operation Nightingale, a multi-state...
A Pennsylvania nurse whose license was suspended for drug problems several years ago is in trouble again, this time for allegedly doctoring patient records in order to keep some of their oxycodone for herself. In addition to...
A New York EMT may lose his license after he was captured on video refusing to help a patient. In place of the state’s normal disciplinary process, the man argued he has the right to a jury trial. New York Courts disagree. If...
In April 2026, the North Carolina Medical Board ruled that Dr. Bruce Howard Marko’s medical license would remain suspended until at least 2027. What’s notable about this suspension isn’t the fact that it’s the result of...
A licensed nurse worked dozens of shifts at a Colorado Springs skilled nursing facility without a valid Colorado license. The state issued a cease-and-desist, and the facility’s operating license is now under regulatory...
International medical graduates (IMGs) are now cleared to practice medicine in 19 states, and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) expects that number will grow to 42 soon. It’s good news for areas experiencing dire...
Accountants, especially those practicing at large firms, often toe the line when it comes to the unauthorized practice of law. Each state has its own set of rules and case law that defines exactly what it means by that term....
Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than anyone can keep track of. In many states, legislative sessions run about 60 to 90 days. That means that if laws and regulations are going to be put in place about AI use in any...
There’s no demographic that’s more dependent on professional, compassionate caregivers than those in memory care. Occasionally — and unfortunately — that means a single bad day in such a facility can become a legal and...
Many teachers believe that an arrest or a DUI is a private matter that only needs to be disclosed when they go to renew their teaching license. They’re wrong. The fact is that most state licensing boards treat arrests —...
A recent civil lawsuit filed in Michigan is raising urgent questions about how the state handles accusations against licensed health professionals and what that means for the thousands of professionals whose livelihoods depend on...
Is It Mandatory? Know the Answer Before You Self-Report to Your Professional Licensing Board
June 4, 2026
You put in years of education, training, and testing, as well as significant expense, to qualify for your professional license, and you take pride in your work. But now, you have a legally significant issue regarding your personal...
Gig-work nursing platforms promise cost-effective staff for hospitals and medical systems, but may undermine professional, licensed nurses. From food delivery to rideshare, the modern gig economy evolves in unprecedented ways....
You Do Not Have to Be the Main Target of an Investigation to Risk Your Professional License
June 2, 2026
A healthcare professional does not need to be accused of leading a criminal scheme to face a licensing investigation. In many cases, nurses, administrators, therapists, and other staff members become targets because they allegedly...
When someone passes away, we often think of it as an emotional moment where their journey ends and everything is wiped clean. However, if a licensed professional dies while under active investigation by their licensing board, the...
One of the hallmarks of criminal law is that defendants generally get to confront their accuser. You can introduce evidence that contradicts your accuser’s story. You can cross-examine them to point out inconsistencies or...