Nursing License Defense
As a nurse, you are under a tremendous amount of pressure to perform. If your ability to perform your job is being threatened by an allegation of unethical or unlawful behavior, or if an addiction to an illegal substance has you worried that you will soon have to face an administrative board, you need an effective nursing license defense attorney.
Call on The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the level of assistance needed to resolve your nursing licensure matter and the underlying issues. Our attorneys have extensive experience defending our clients’ rights and interests before the State Board of Nursing and other regulatory organizations. Contact our law firm online to learn more.
Calling A Professional License Defense Lawyer
When alcohol abuse or drug use threatens your ability to maintain your good standing in the nursing profession, you need legal intervention. The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn is committed to defending the rights of those who face administrative hearings and challenges to their professional licensure.
There are options available to you through the Professional Health Monitoring Program (PHMP).
It is important to contact The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn the moment you are informed that an administrative investigation is underway or if you suspect that an investigation is pending.
Pennsylvania Nurse Peer Assistance Program (PNAP)
There are options available to you through the Professional Health Monitoring Program. Specifically designed for nurses, the Pennsylvania Nurse Peer Assistance Program (PNAP) was created to assist with peer-to-peer services.
The Department of State has a contract with the PNAP, a nonprofit organization, to provide peer assistance services to commonwealth-licensed nurses. This new contract establishes the parameters by which the PNAP and the PHMP will coordinate their activities to assist impaired nurses referred to the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit of the PHMP.
Since the PNAP contract was signed, we have assisted several nurses with enrollment in the program. We will work closely with the PNAP on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
I was fired from my job for falsifying records related to my job as a home care nurse. I admitted to my job that I did this and have recently received an Order to Show Cause from the Board of Nursing. Is it worth defending?
Absolutely. We have been very successful in reaching agreements with prosecutors that allow a nurse to continue in the profession even if the nurse has admitted to falsifying records. We will explain the circumstances around the misrepresentation and provide the appropriate mitigation evidence to make sure you are allowed to continue to practice the profession.
I was recently terminated from my job as a nurse. I had a positive drug urine screen for a drug that I have a prescription for. My employer says I was under the influence and it is going to report me to the Nursing Board. What should I say to the Nursing Board?
It is in your best interest to retain an attorney right away. In situations like this, I will interview you, obtain all of your medical records and prepare you for when the Board of Nursing contacts you. I will not allow you to speak to any investigators from the board. We are often able to convince the prosecutor that a prosecution is not warranted. It is almost never in your best interest to speak to an investigator from the board without an attorney present.
Contact A Pennsylvania Lawyer Handling Medical License Issues
Many common mistakes can jeopardize a nurse’s career. If you have been accused of unethical or illegal behavior, it is important that you take steps to protect your license and your future.
Preserving your professional standing in the communities in which you serve is our priority at The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn. If you would like to speak with an attorney about your impending administrative hearing or about some other aspect of the professional license defense process, contact us today. Call 866-657-7318.
