Any lawyer who has been practicing law for a reasonable number of years has advised clients not to face legal issues, including administrative hearings, without an experienced attorney. Ironically, many knowledgeable and experienced lawyers make this very mistake when facing allegations of misconduct filed by a client or other state bar disciplinary proceedings. If you […]
The nursing profession generally is comprised of good people who are compassionate, caring and dedicated to their occupation. However, state nursing boards suspend/revoke the license of dozens of nurses every month. Because of the commitment involved in obtaining a nursing license, nurses who are facing disciplinary proceedings should be aware of the types of conduct […]
This is the second installment in our two-part blog post discussing reasons that nurses have had their licenses suspended by state nursing boards. Although it is always unnerving to face disciplinary charges, the fact that an investigation has been initiated does not mean that you have done anything wrong. If you have concerns because you […]
While the 24 state nursing compact that issues special multi-state licenses has been lauded as a valuable tool to ease the chronic nursing shortage, the compact has recently come under criticism for allowing wayward nurses to continue working in other compact states. Some public health safety advocates contend that the compact has permitted nurses who […]
Although many attorneys in Kansas, Missouri and throughout the U.S. are disciplined by their state bar association or other professional disciplinary agency, most cases of discipline are not the result of intentional misconduct. Although complaints against attorneys that make a splash with the newspapers and other media sources involve criminal offenses like theft, there are […]
There are wonderful nurses out there who have either had their nursing licenses suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons. Some reasons may or may not be intentional. For example, a nurse may believe he or she has the authority to initial or sign a physician’s name if that particular physician either asked the […]
The internet provides a wealth of information for people seeking veterinary advice before going to a veterinarian in person. Online forums and Q&As can be extremely helpful for answering those questions that many pet owners have. However, online advice has opened the door to potential misconduct according to Kansas state law. In Kansas, a veterinary-patient […]
EMTs get sick just like any other person. There may be a time when an EMT needs to take medication in order to get through a cold or flu. It isn’t always possible to take off work if you are an EMT. Obviously, if an EMT is extremely ill and unable to work, that EMT […]
There are wonderful nurses out there who have either had their nursing licenses suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons. Some reasons may or may not be intentional. For example, a nurse may believe he or she has the authority to initial or sign a physician’s name if that particular physician either asked the […]
False allegations occur all too frequently in today’s world, and most individuals alleging false claims do not truly understand the ramifications of their conduct. This is especially true where allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing are directed towards a licensed or certified professional. Kansas professionals are required to adhere to all laws, rules, and regulations that […]