Unsurprisingly, the field of medicine is among the most regulated, given that it has a direct impact on people's lives. As a result, doctors, pharmacists, and nurses all come under tight scrutiny regarding how they discharge their duties and deal with patients. If you...
Year: 2021
3 examples of crimes directly related to the nursing profession
The State Board of Nursing in Pennsylvania has compiled a list of crimes that are “directly related” to the nursing profession. Here are three of those crimes along with an explanation as to how the Board views a criminal conviction. 1. Drugs or alcohol Because of...
Addiction could endanger your license as a pharmacist
Becoming a pharmacist takes years of dedication. The amount of schooling required is similar to the education necessary to become a physician. Not only will you have spent years of your life preparing for your profession, but you will likely have invested tens of...
The risks of defending yourself at a licensing hearing
A medical profession requires more than just an education. It requires constant vigilance from professionals in the field. Nurses, physicians and other medical professionals have to maintain state licensing to do their jobs. Without a license, they cannot accept a job...
Tread carefully if you’re accused of medical negligence
The vast majority of medical professionals got into this industry because they wanted to help their patients. Many of them pride themselves on providing the best care possible. They may feel deeply saddened and upset if they find that a patient has accused them of...
Can you lose your medical license due to a DUI?
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you could have fines imposed upon you, end up with a suspended license, face increased insurance premiums and even be subject to jail time. Yet, if you are a doctor, those consequences may be the least...
You have to report your arrest to the Board of Nursing
Perhaps you got pulled over while driving and arrested because the officer thought that you were under the influence of alcohol. Maybe you got arrested after leaving the grocery store because you had left something on the bottom rack of your cart and failed to...
4 common reasons physicians lose their medical license
Physicians go to work with the desire to take care of their patients and provide them with adequate medical care. But issues with licensing can get in their way of maintaining their ability to practice medicine. The Association of American Medical Colleges states that...
Can a nurse lose their license for not going to work?
You know you’re scheduled for a shift at the hospital, but you’re exhausted. You opt not to go in. Instead, you stay home and catch up on sleep. You know this may not be good for your job security. You could be fired. But are you in danger of losing your license...
3 times your real estate license is at risk in Pennsylvania
If you want a successful career facilitating the sale of real estate, you have to have a license. The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission establishes standards for real estate professionals and provides oversight for the industry. Sometimes, individuals...