Philadelphia PA Nursing License Suspension Attorney
Helping Nurses Defend Their Rights and Nursing Licenses
Like doctors, nurses are specially licensed to do their duties. Caring for patients is a privilege that nurses work very hard to earn. Unfortunately, a criminal accusation in the medical setting or in a nurse's personal life can have serious repercussions on his or her nursing license. At the law firm of Hark & Hark, we understand the effect that criminal issues have on a nurse's job and work hard to see that the license is retained or reinstated whenever possible.
Our firm handles nursing license suspension and professional license defense issues that stem from a criminal accusation for nurses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our clients come from a variety of nursing backgrounds, including nurses such as:
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurse anesthetists
- Nursing assistants
- Emergency Room Nurses
- Nursing Home Nurses
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Criminal Law Hotline
1-877-4-HARK-LAW (1-877-442-7552)
Criminal Charges
Whether you are charged with the theft of patient property or DUI (drunk driving), any type of crime may be reported to the licensing board that issued your nursing license. After the reporting, you will have to address the issue with the board. Your license may be suspended pending the outcome of the case, suspended for a certain period of time, or revoked. However, it is important to note that any type of crime may be grounds for license suspension.
Be careful about automatically enrolling in the VRP or Voluntary Recovery Program and signing any letter agreement. This could become a binding contract requiring you to undergo unnecessary treatment on a medical errors case when there is no drug issue. Mandatory drug tests, testing expenses, and unnecessary treatment will follow for which you can not afford, do not need, and do not wish to undergo.
Alternative Punishments
Though many nurses who are convicted of a crime will be facing jail time, fines and the loss of their professional licenses, this is not always the case. In certain situations, a nurse may be eligible for a diversion program, depending on specific criteria, including the type of crime that is being charged. Completing the diversion program may allow you to regain your license in the future instead of having it permanently revoked. However, each situation is different and we can address the diversion program option with clients on an individual basis.
Contact a Philadelphia nursing license suspension attorney at the law firm of Hark & Hark today. We can meet with you and handle any criminal and/or licensing issues for nurses in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Free initial consultation.
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Criminal Law Hotline: 1-877-4-HARK-LAW (1-877-442-7552)
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