Megan Blancho
Medical Marijuana Card
Are a licensed nurse or healthcare professional in Florida and have a Medical Marijuana Registry Use Card here is what you need to know.
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Megan Blancho
May 31 min
2024 Women of Honor
"Absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to receive recognition from the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women as one of the...
Megan Blancho
Feb 152 min
Have A Pending Criminal Charge As A Nurse In Florida?
Ensure you have the right support in place. First and foremost, consider hiring a criminal defense attorney. However, it's crucial to...
Megan Blancho
Jan 262 min
Call Me First Before Contacting IPN
Call me 24/7 for a free telephone consultation and candid discussion about IPN and protecting your nursing license.
Megan Blancho
Jul 25, 20231 min
Speak with an Attorney before Making a Statement: DCF, AHCA, DOH
Many employers notify a nurse that they are being investigated or terminated and request a statement. Everything that you say and do...
Megan Blancho
Jun 6, 20231 min
Positive THC Test & IPN
If you are a nurse in Florida and have a test positive for THC you will likely be instructed to contact IPN (Intervention Project for...
Megan Blancho
May 25, 20231 min
The Hidden Costs of IPN
The initial costs for the evaluation, hair, urine, and PEth tests are just the beginning. Standard IPN monitoring contracts are a...
Megan Blancho
May 10, 20231 min
National Nurses Week
Happy Nurse Appreciation Week! As we take a moment to recognize and honor the incredible work that nurses do every day, we must...
Megan Blancho
Dec 21, 20221 min
AHCA Letter
If you have received a letter from “AHCA” stating that they have uncovered criminal offenses, watch this video.
Megan Blancho
Sep 9, 20222 min
Compact License Eligibility
Many applicants for a Florida nurse compact license are surprised to learn that they are ineligible for a compact license due to their...
Megan Blancho
May 3, 20221 min
Drug Diversion Investigations
Medication Error or Discrepancy: What may start as a minor medication error or discrepancy can turn into an employer investigation for...
Megan Blancho
Jan 12, 20223 min
Florida Nurse: Voluntary Treatment Program and IPN
Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program Recently, more nurses are contacting my office...
Megan Blancho
Sep 15, 20211 min
Pending Criminal Charge: Retain Licensure Attorney BEFORE Entering a Plea
While it is the plea to a criminal charge and not the arrest that triggers the reporting requirement under Florida Statute §456.072(1)(x)...
Megan Blancho
Jun 9, 20211 min
Employer Drug Diversion Investigation
When medication discrepancies occur at work, often the nurse or nurses are questioned about the incident and asked to make a statement....
Megan Blancho
May 18, 20211 min
Florida Department of Health Investigation
If you receive an email, phone call, or letter from a Department of Health (DOH) investigator do not answer any questions or make any...
Megan Blancho
Feb 17, 20211 min
Florida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing prior criminal history
Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it was “just a criminal traffic” case. ...
Megan Blancho
Feb 3, 20211 min
Sealed and Expunged Criminal Records: Disclosure required on Application for Licensure with Florida
Exception to Florida Statutes: Whether you are applying for a license with the Florida Board of Nursing, Board of Medicine, or other...
Megan Blancho
Feb 1, 20211 min
Befriending Patients: A Word of Caution
Nurses often guide patients and families through the most challenging times of their lives. Nurses may grow attached and form bonds with...
Megan Blancho
Jan 6, 20211 min
Cell Phones / Taking Pictures at Work
Having a personal cell phone at work is common, but when you are working with patients be mindful of patient privacy. Taking pictures of...
Megan Blancho
May 6, 20201 min
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the...
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