These days, products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) -- the psychoactive ingredient present in marijuana -- are everywhere. Thanks to changes in public opinion and the laws around the nation, it’s possible to find regular CBD products that contain trace amounts...
Your nursing license can be suspended for a number of reasons. From drug abuse to professional misconduct, generating inaccurate patient record, and patient abuse or neglect – these are just some of the reasons why your nursing license may be suspended in...
Like with other states, you need a license to practice pharmacy in Pennsylvania. While you may not think much about your license, losing it may make it virtually impossible to support yourself and your family members. You may also struggle to obtain a pharmacy license...
When you make your living as a nurse in Pennsylvania, you need to be careful how you behave. Certain types of legal trouble have the potential to threaten your nursing license. If you receive a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol in Pennsylvania, you may...
As a nurse, you work hard to get your license. You put in tireless hours and money, going through intense school programs, training and more. Because of this, the idea of a suspended license may leave you reeling. Fortunately, you can prepare yourself for this...
As a pharmacist, you play an important role distributing medications to patients who need them to stay healthy and manage serious medical conditions. Although you are not responsible for the prescribing of these medications, any type of negligence when handling a...
As a nurse who poured all of your time, effort, attention and money into gaining your license, you want to protect it at all costs. This means understanding all of the ways in which you could end up with a suspended or even revoked license. What are the top causes for...
It is no surprise that nurses are some of the most overworked professionals. They often work long shifts, work off little sleep and still have to care for other human lives. The culture of overworking nurses negatively affects patients and can lead to errors that...
While you may be a respected member of the medical profession, it is unlikely that your expertise extends far into the law. While virtually everybody understands the difference between pleading “guilty” and “not guilty” to criminal charges of any variety, the “no...
A disgruntled patient can easily lead to professional problems for you. The patient may report you or make a formal claim against you. The best way to deal with a patient who is unhappy is to address the issue head-on at the time it happens, according to the...
