Megan BlanchoMay 61 minNational Nurses DayNational Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the beginni...
Megan BlanchoMar 241 minFlorida Department of Health is Still Open and Processing Disciplinary Cases During Pandemic With the anticipated increased demands on our healthcare system many of my nurse clients are asking if the Department of Health and Board...
Megan BlanchoFeb 192 minInvestigation Letter? What Next?Today we're going to discuss, what to do if you received one of these letters from the Department of Health stating that your license is ...
Megan BlanchoJan 221 minTesting Positive for THC after using CBD products If you are a licensed nurse in the State of Florida and have tested positive for THC on a pre-employment or employer order drug test call...
Megan BlanchoJan 16, 20192 minFlorida IPN 2019Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program What you need to know before you contact IPN Befo...
Megan BlanchoJul 26, 20181 minReport Plea to ANY Criminal charge in Writing (Florida Licensees)Few people know that all licensees are required to report in writing to the Board within 30 days after entering a plea of guilty or nolo ...
Megan BlanchoJul 24, 20182 minFlorida IPN – The Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the 5 Year CommitmentCall my office before contacting IPN. Before you contact IPN: Contact me to discuss the process and answer your questions. While IPN is...
Megan BlanchoApr 18, 20183 minLetter of Investigation from Department of Health / Board of NursingInvestigation Letter: When the letter of investigation is sent the clock starts ticking. The letter states that you have 20 days to respo...
Megan BlanchoSep 27, 20172 minRepresenting Medical Licensees Throughout FloridaServing Nurses Throughout Florida The investigation into allegations of violations of the Nurse Practice Act is a confidential administra...
Megan BlanchoMar 29, 20171 minFlorida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing Prior Criminal HistoryMany applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it is was “just a criminal traffic” cas...
Megan BlanchoMar 4, 20171 minDOH Investigative LetterI Received a Letter from the Florida Department of Health Regarding an Investigation. What do I need to know? The investigation letter is...
Megan BlanchoFeb 23, 20152 minIRS Fraud Alert!Accounting with CJW notified my office of an IRS Bulletin with a Fraud Alert. The IRS does not contact you by phone unless you are under ...
Megan BlanchoJan 26, 20151 minOkaloosa Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL)We are excited to announce the formation of the Okaloosa Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL). The founding membe...
Megan BlanchoNov 17, 20141 minMinimum Mandatory Sentences on Drug Cases in FloridaFlorida law makers have re-examined the reality of harsh minimum mandatory sentences for drug charges resulting in significant prison pop...
Megan BlanchoOct 30, 20142 minPossession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in FloridaActual Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon carries a minimum-mandatory prison sentence. Minimum-mandatory sentences are served ...
Megan BlanchoOct 24, 20141 minMinimum Mandatory Sentences in FloridaMinimum Mandatory sentences in Florida are becoming more and more controversial. Minimum Mandatory sentences are required to be served da...
Megan BlanchoSep 17, 20143 minFrequently Asked Questions - Regarding GaintimeWhat is Gaintime? Gaintime is an inmate's opportunity to earn a reduction (if eligible) in his/her overall sentence imposed by the court....
Megan BlanchoSep 5, 20141 minNorthwest Florida Daily News Features Megan Blancho at Law, PC in Business SectionOn September 5, 2014, the Northwest Florida Daily News featured our law firm in their business section announcing the relocation of our o...
Megan BlanchoAug 25, 20141 minDo I Need to Hire an Attorney for Probate?Do I need to hire an attorney for probate? I am often asked if it is necessary to hire an attorney to have an estate probated. In almost ...
Megan BlanchoAug 19, 20141 minWho Has Access In Florida To Your Sealed and Expunged Criminal Records?When you have a criminal record sealed or expunged that does not mean that it is forever hidden from all authorities. There are agencies ...
