Omaha Nurse Loses License for Fraud
As a licensed nurse, you must abide by strict regulations for issuing prescriptions based on your nursing credentials. Issuing prescriptions beyond what your license allows can get you in big trouble and may cost you your nursing license. One Nebraska nurse found this out the hard way. The Nebraska state chief medical officer has revoked the nursing licenses of Andrea Meisinger after she fraudulently issued prescriptions to patients.
If you’re a nurse facing accusations of wrongdoing and possible suspension or revocation of your nursing license, you need to make sure you have a legal team on your side that can protect your rights and your professional future. The Professional License Defense Team at the LLF National Law Firm has years of experience defending nurses and other medical professionals in Nebraska and nationwide against allegations that threaten their licensure. Contact us at 888-535-3686 or complete our confidential contact form to learn more.
Nebraska Nurse Loses License for Fraudulent Prescriptions
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which oversees the state’s nursing licensure, had put Andrea Meisinger on probation for issuing prescriptions to patients without properly establishing a patient-provider relationship. Meisinger operates AR Virtual Health, a medical facility that focuses on GLP1 drugs for weight loss. Her license suspension prohibited her from performing any nursing activities during her probation. However, after conducting an investigation, the DHHS determined that she provided care to patients in other states, including issuing prescriptions, even though she didn’t have a license to practice in those states. The DHHS also concluded that she shipped medications to her own address and to the addresses of her friends, as well as issued multiple prescriptions to patients in Nebraska during her suspension. Following these determinations, state chief medical officer Dr. Timothy Tesmer permanently revoked Meisinger’s advanced practice registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and registered nurse licenses.
Licensed nurses can face disciplinary action for a wide range of misconduct, anything from fraud or negligence to practicing outside the scope of your license. Each state has its own disciplinary process for investigating and reviewing allegations of misconduct and imposing disciplinary actions. If you’re facing disciplinary actions that could lead to suspension or revocation of your license, no matter the nature of the allegations, the LLF National Law Firm’s Professional License Defense Team can help you navigate the disciplinary process.
Steps You Should Take If You’re Facing Allegations of Wrongdoing
Regardless of whether you knowingly violated license regulations or are facing false or exaggerated accusations, you’ll likely feel stressed out and scared. You may be overwhelmed at the thought of facing the disciplinary process and not knowing what to do to best protect your license.
That’s where the LLF National Law Firm can help. We know how to work with state regulatory boards for nurses and other medical professionals. We can help you understand the specific accusations against you and how they violate the law, gather the evidence that will provide the strongest defense, organize and present your defense to the state regulatory board, negotiate with the board on your behalf for leniency, file any necessary appeals, and protect your rights throughout the disciplinary process. Call us at 888-535-3686 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation. Your nursing license is far too valuable to let slip away.