Being a nurse in Pennsylvania means adhering to a strict code of professional conduct, both on and off duty. A fun night out can become a career-threatening event if it leads to certain actions that go against this professional code. Consider how a night of enjoyment...
Medical Licensing
A DUI may cost you your medical license
You invested countless tears, an immense amount of time and effort, buckets of sweat and considerable funds into becoming a certified medical professional. Driving under the influence charge can threaten the rewards of all your hard work. According to the National...
Examples of HIPAA violations
The main purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is to protect an individual's privacy regarding health information. Those who are subject to this privacy rule include healthcare providers, healthcare clearinghouses, health plans and...
How should you approach accusations of wrongdoing?
Obtaining a medical license requires years of education and training. According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, licensing requirements include a doctorate degree, completion of a board exam and post-graduate training. An accusation of wrongdoing against you...
Common reasons nurses lose their licenses
Nurses become healthcare professionals because they have empathy for others. Their big hearts and desire to heal the world spur them toward the field. Unfortunately, the privilege of providing comfort to patients in formal settings can disappear. Medical boards have...