Nurses in Missouri are required to self-report arrests, criminal charges, or certain disciplinary actions under RSMo §335.066(14). Many assume self-reporting guarantees leniency, but without guidance, it can actually complicate your defense. When you self-report, the Board opens an inquiry into your conduct and underlying circumstances. While honesty is expected, your report becomes part of your permanent […]
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A disciplinary hearing before the Missouri State Board of Nursing is a formal legal proceeding where your license and livelihood are at stake. Under RSMo §335.071, you have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and challenge the allegations. But without representation, the process can be overwhelming. Preparation is everything. Before your hearing, I gather employment records, patient […]
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When the Missouri Board of Nursing issues a decision—suspension, revocation, or probation—you don’t have to accept it without question. Under RSMo §621.145, every nurse has the right to appeal the Board’s ruling through judicial review in Missouri’s circuit courts. This appeal process allows a judge to determine whether the Board acted within its legal authority or […]
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When a nurse in Kansas receives a complaint from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), panic often sets in. A formal complaint means your professional reputation, employment, and future are on the line. Understanding your rights under the Kansas Nurse Practice Act (K.S.A. 65-1113 et seq.) is the first step toward protecting your license. Complaints may arise […]
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The Kansas Nurse Practice Act (K.S.A. 65-1113 through 65-1128) defines the scope of nursing and outlines disciplinary authority. Every licensed nurse in Kansas is expected to comply with its provisions. Violations can lead to severe sanctions—even for unintentional mistakes. The Act regulates professional standards, documentation, and patient safety. It also governs advanced practice, delegation, and continuing education. […]
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Medication errors are among the most frequent reasons Kansas nurses face investigation. Even one mistake—wrong dose, wrong patient, or failure to chart—can lead to a complaint under K.S.A. 65-1120(a). When a report is filed, KSBN reviews records, medication logs, and employer statements. They evaluate whether you acted negligently or failed to follow established protocols. If the […]
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Does Self-Reporting Help or Hurt Your Nursing License Defense in Missouri?
/in Professional Licensing/by LawyerSuccessNurses in Missouri are required to self-report arrests, criminal charges, or certain disciplinary actions under RSMo §335.066(14). Many assume self-reporting guarantees leniency, but without guidance, it can actually complicate your defense. When you self-report, the Board opens an inquiry into your conduct and underlying circumstances. While honesty is expected, your report becomes part of your permanent […]
How to Prepare for a Missouri Nursing Board Disciplinary Hearing
/in Uncategorized/by LawyerSuccessA disciplinary hearing before the Missouri State Board of Nursing is a formal legal proceeding where your license and livelihood are at stake. Under RSMo §335.071, you have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and challenge the allegations. But without representation, the process can be overwhelming. Preparation is everything. Before your hearing, I gather employment records, patient […]
Can You Appeal a Missouri State Board of Nursing Decision?
/in Professional Licensing/by LawyerSuccessWhen the Missouri Board of Nursing issues a decision—suspension, revocation, or probation—you don’t have to accept it without question. Under RSMo §621.145, every nurse has the right to appeal the Board’s ruling through judicial review in Missouri’s circuit courts. This appeal process allows a judge to determine whether the Board acted within its legal authority or […]
What to Do After Receiving a Kansas Board of Nursing Complaint
/in Professional Licensing/by LawyerSuccessWhen a nurse in Kansas receives a complaint from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), panic often sets in. A formal complaint means your professional reputation, employment, and future are on the line. Understanding your rights under the Kansas Nurse Practice Act (K.S.A. 65-1113 et seq.) is the first step toward protecting your license. Complaints may arise […]
Understanding the Kansas Nurse Practice Act: Key Rules That Protect Your License
/in Professional Licensing/by LawyerSuccessThe Kansas Nurse Practice Act (K.S.A. 65-1113 through 65-1128) defines the scope of nursing and outlines disciplinary authority. Every licensed nurse in Kansas is expected to comply with its provisions. Violations can lead to severe sanctions—even for unintentional mistakes. The Act regulates professional standards, documentation, and patient safety. It also governs advanced practice, delegation, and continuing education. […]
Defending Against Medication Error Allegations in Kansas
/in Professional Licensing/by LawyerSuccessMedication errors are among the most frequent reasons Kansas nurses face investigation. Even one mistake—wrong dose, wrong patient, or failure to chart—can lead to a complaint under K.S.A. 65-1120(a). When a report is filed, KSBN reviews records, medication logs, and employer statements. They evaluate whether you acted negligently or failed to follow established protocols. If the […]