Can Your Union Defend Your Nursing License?

Nurse unions serve an important purpose. They fight for higher wages, safe working conditions, and fair treatment on the job. But if your license is at risk, union-provided assistance can fall short. Many union representatives aren’t equipped to help with license defense. You need experienced professionals whose focus is on protecting your license.

If you’re facing disciplinary action from your state board of nursing, it’s important to line up the right resources. The LLF National Law Firm Professional License Defense Team understands how stressful medical licensing issues can be, and we work hard to fight for your rights. Give us a call at 888-535-3686 or complete our confidential contact form.

License Defense Is Not a Labor Dispute

If your state board of nursing has launched an investigation, it likely stems from a complaint. You’ve been accused of doing something that the board sees as a violation. The board follows a legal process, incorporating publicly posted policies and involving lawyers.

Unions have their own attorneys, and those attorneys have extensive experience with handling and arbitrating grievances. They don’t, however, necessarily have experience with state nursing boards and licensing issues. If you take your licensing issue to the union, they may refer you to the union lawyer, but that lawyer’s relative lack of experience with board processes can put your license at risk.

Who Does the Union Lawyer Work For?

Before you approach your union representatives with licensing issues, it’s important to fully understand union attorneys. These attorneys are hired specifically to represent the collective interests of a group of professionals. In many cases, union attorneys maintain a working relationship with that group’s employer.

Typically, an individual nurse’s issues will take a backseat to these other relationships. More importantly, though, if your employer launched the complaint or cooperates with the board, having the union attorney represent you could create a conflict of interest.

Why You Need Your Own Defense Attorney

Your license goes beyond your current job. It’s meant to last throughout your career. Disciplinary action against your license can have long-lasting implications. Consulting your own attorney doesn’t mean you’re going against the union. You’re simply protecting your nursing credentials.

By hiring your own nurse license defense attorney, you have the luxury of going with someone who understands how nursing boards operate. You’ll have a partner to help with responding to board inquiries, preparing for interviews and hearings, and collecting evidence. Most importantly, an attorney can guide you through the process, helping you know what to expect.

How the LLF National Law Firm Team Can Help

The LLF National Law Firm works with nurses across the country, defending their licenses against board disciplinary actions. While unions are great advocates when it comes to employment disputes, they typically lack the experience necessary to handle board processes.

When you contact our team, we’ll work with you to understand the allegations against you and how best to battle them. We’ll help you with everything from the initial interview to the appeals process, should that become necessary. Give us a call at 888-535-3686 or complete this confidential contact form to get in touch.