The state of Kansas uses a two-tiered approach to protecting employee’s rights when a state licensing board takes adverse action against a licensee. The first tier of protection for a professional licensee begins at the agency level with a hearing before the relevant licensing board. A licensing board cannot take adverse action against a professional […]
Professional and occupational license holders in Kansas and Missouri have a duty to hold themselves out as exemplary citizens in the community by virtue of their professional status. Professional and occupational licensees have a heightened responsibility, perhaps exceeding that of the average worker, because their chosen profession places them in a position in which people […]
The Kansas State Board of Nursing, or abbreviated as KSBN, is the sole licensing authority in the state of Kansas for all nurses. Thus, every person who wishes to practice nursing as a registered nurse, a licensed practicing nurse, and licensed mental health technicians. The stated mission of the KSBN is to protect the public. […]
Professionals facing discipline must contact counsel as soon as they learn about the allegations levied against them. Putting off speaking with experienced, knowledgeable, and successful professional disciplinary defense attorney will place you at a substantial disadvantage. The government tries to build strong cases against a licensee, and you should suffer severe consequences unless you have […]
The Kansas Board of Technical Professions, or “the Board,” possesses the authority to take away a licensee’s livelihood by revoking, suspending, or placing a limitation of practice upon a technical professional’s license. Therefore, you should not only have competent counsel representing you and your interests but enlist the services of a Kansas professional discipline attorney […]
Optometrists practicing in Missouri play a significant role in healthcare. At first blush, the average person might not realize the significance of having a competent, ethical, and honest optometrist diagnose and treat eye conditions. The failure of an optometrist to diagnose and properly treat conditions of the eye will alter a patient’s life and possible […]
The Kansas State Board of Examiners in Optometry (“State Board”) is the sole disciplinary authority of the ophthalmic profession in the state. As such, the State Board bears a tremendous burden to ensure that ophthalmologists in Kansas are competent, ethical, and scrupulous practitioners. The safety of the public demands that optometrists provide the highest level […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, is an arm of the U.S. Department of Justice that investigates drug crimes, as well as endeavors to prevent drug crimes and safeguard the community from the dangers of drug abuse. The DEA’s Diversion Control Division is dedicated to identifying people who are in trouble and assisting drug misusers […]
Medical professionals authorized by Kansas, Missouri, or another of state in the Union, to dispense narcotics must further register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA. The DEA’s Diversion Control Division maintains registrant’s records, and according to the authority conferred to it by 21 United States Code (USC) Sections 823 and 824. Medical practitioners […]
Sabbaticals were once a perk of college professors who might take time to travel or to write. More companies are considering allowing their professionals to take sabbaticals, either paid or unpaid and have reported amazing results. It turns out that sabbaticals benefit the professional who gets extended time away from his or her employer or […]