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)...

When medication discrepancies occur at work, often the nurse or nurses are questioned about the incident and asked to make a statement....

If you receive an email, phone call, or letter from a Department of Health (DOH) investigator do not answer any questions or make any...

Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it was “just a criminal traffic” case. ...

Exception to Florida Statutes: Whether you are applying for a license with the Florida Board of Nursing, Board of Medicine, or other...

Nurses often guide patients and families through the most challenging times of their lives. Nurses may grow attached and form bonds with...

Having a personal cell phone at work is common, but when you are working with patients be mindful of patient privacy. Taking pictures of...

National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the...

With the anticipated increased demands on our healthcare system many of my nurse clients are asking if the Department of Health and Board...

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...

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...

Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program What you need to know before you contact IPN...

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...

Call my office before contacting IPN. Before you contact IPN:  Contact me to discuss the process and answer your questions.  While IPN is...

Investigation Letter: When the letter of investigation is sent the clock starts ticking. The letter states that you have 20 days to...

Serving Nurses Throughout Florida The investigation into allegations of violations of the Nurse Practice Act is a confidential...

Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it is was “just a criminal traffic”...

I Received a Letter from the Florida Department of Health Regarding an Investigation. What do I need to know? The investigation letter is...

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...

We are excited to announce the formation of the Okaloosa Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL). The founding...