Self-Reporting Criminal Charges to the Kansas State Board of Nursing

Kansas Nursing Criminal Reporting Defense Attorney – Sanger Law Office, LLC

Kansas nurses are required to self-report certain criminal charges to the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Many do not realize the seriousness of this requirement or how the timing of the report affects their case. Criminal charges do not automatically result in discipline, but failing to self-report can become a separate violation, creating additional risk for the nurse.

Kansas law requires disclosure of any misdemeanor involving dishonesty, any felony, and other offenses that the Board considers relevant to nursing practice. Nurses often feel overwhelmed at the thought of notifying the Board, especially when the criminal case is unresolved. A Kansas Nursing Criminal Reporting Defense Attorney helps determine what must be reported, when it must be reported, and how to frame the information properly.

Nurses should never assume that the Board will simply wait for the criminal case to conclude. The Board evaluates whether the conduct reflects on professional fitness and whether public safety is implicated. An attorney prepares a written report that explains the circumstances clearly without providing unnecessary details that could create complications.

The Board may request further information, such as police reports, court documents, or statements. Responding incorrectly can jeopardize both the nursing license and the criminal case. Legal counsel helps protect both.

Self-reporting does not mean the Board will discipline the nurse. Many criminal charges are unrelated to nursing practice and can be resolved without negative licensing consequences. The key is ensuring that the Board receives accurate, appropriate information presented in a professional and legally sound manner.

If you must self-report a criminal charge to the Kansas Board of Nursing, call Sanger Law Office, LLC at (785) 979-4353 or (816) 520-8040 for a free consultation.