If you are a nurse, you have likely dealt with interruptions and distractions while on the job. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) found that nurses deal with more interruptions than all other health care professionals. Interruptions can place...
Medical Licensing
What is the governing process for professional licensing in Pennsylvania?
A medical license comes from the state. It is mandated by law and helps to protect professionals and the people they work with. Medical licenses, in particular, help ensure that only those with the proper training provide medical care. The City of Philadelphia...
Administering anabolic steroids to athletes puts your license in jeopardy
Regardless of your career, facing drug charges can have significant consequences in your professional and personal life. Drug crimes do not always involve illicit drugs. In some cases, they involve prescription drugs. For example, you cannot prescribe anabolic...
When must nurses report disciplinary conduct?
When you hold a nursing license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, you must report certain disciplinary infractions and criminal offenses to the board within a particular timeframe. The law stating as much, known as Act 6 of 2018, also provides a...
How Professional Health Monitoring Programs work in Pennsylvania
Many Pennsylvania medical professionals struggle with substance abuse. If you count yourself among them, you may have valid concerns about your dependency potentially threatening your ability to work as a doctor, nurse, or another type of licensed professional....