Professional License Defense Information Blog

Nurses have a difficult job and are often under a lot of pressure at work. When a patient’s health takes a turn, or they even pass away, it could lead to questions about the nurse’s performance and professional...

Recreational marijuana use is legal in almost half of the states in the U.S. Attitudes toward this drug have changed, leading to less stigma. As it becomes more common, it begs the question: Can medical professionals use marijuana...

The case made headlines: a former beauty pageant winner and third-generation nurse was arrested for breaking the leg of her patient, a non-verbal, medically fragile minor. It provoked anger and a race to judgment but recently saw...

If you are a nurse, obtaining and maintaining your nursing license is your most important professional concern. It also represents the years of training and education you have completed and the significant investment of time and...

Thanks to “Dr. Google,” many patients come to their doctor armed with information about their condition and potential treatment plans, including specific medications they want prescribed. As the medical provider, you may...

There is no other profession in the world quite like being a doctor. You face life-altering decisions every single day. You literally hold the lives of your patients in your hands. That’s not an easy position to be in day in...

You were trained to practice medicine. Sure, you’ve taken some seminars or Continuing Education courses in health care law, but you’re no legal expert. You don’t have time for that. The fact is, the law is...

You spent years earning your medical degree and completing your residency training. You passed national exams and endured a rigorous state licensing process. You adhere strictly to the tenets of the Hippocratic Oath, and you may...

Medical professionals are surrounded by illicit drugs, and, with the emotional toll these jobs can take along with compensation that doesn’t always reflect nurses’ importance, the temptation to use or even sell can be...

A Broward County, FL, ob/gyn surgeon who failed to take a few simple steps to remain in compliance with professional standards recently faced a disciplinary suspension of 30 days. Dr. Kompal Gadh, as head of the surgery facility...

The responsibility to pay child support is one that state governments take very seriously. Unfortunately, sometimes the financial burden can cause a strain, resulting in a string of consequences. But were you aware that failure to...

As a nurse, you’ve worked hard for your education, license, and career. That’s why it can be frustrating when the actions of others put your professional future at risk. That’s what some nurses with a degree from...

In the healthcare space, each professional has a distinct and crucial role to play. When boundaries blur, and professionals step outside their designated roles, they not only jeopardize patient safety but also risk serious...

It seems almost unthinkable when you consider the hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and basic humanity it takes to complete the rigorous training to become a nurse. But stories of nurses stealing from patients, in fact, are not...

The complex problem of drug or alcohol abuse and addiction is a perennial challenge to individuals, families, and communities. Attitudes towards addiction have changed over time, and most of us recognize that it is more than a...

As a physician, it’s not uncommon to find yourself at the heart of emotionally charged situations. Patients and their families are often entrusting themselves to your care during the worst moments of their lives. The truth...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious matter, and nurses who have been arrested for or convicted of DWI in the past may not realize that their nursing licenses may be at risk. The case of a Texas registered nurse with...

While many states have abandoned the model of testing students as a condition of graduation, standardized tests still carry great weight in the K-12 public school system. Whether a charter school is aiming to honor its performance...

If you are a nurse who has surrendered or is considering surrendering your nursing license related to the FBI’s Operation Nightingale against several now-closed Florida nursing schools, you need to be aware of the federal...

The conviction of an Illinois pharmacist who sold fake vaccine cards is made headlines in June. The Chicago-area pharmacist was found guilty of stealing CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination cards from his workplace and selling them on...