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Megan Blancho

May 6, 20201 min read

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...

Florida Department of Health is Still Open and Processing Disciplinary Cases During Pandemic

Megan Blancho

Mar 24, 20201 min read

Florida 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 Blancho

Feb 19, 20202 min read

Investigation 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...

Testing Positive for THC after using CBD products

Megan Blancho

Jan 22, 20201 min read

Testing 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 Blancho

Jan 16, 20192 min read

Florida IPN 2019

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

Report Plea to ANY Criminal charge in Writing (Florida Licensees)

Megan Blancho

Jul 26, 20181 min read

Report 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...

Florida IPN – The Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the 5 Year Commitment

Megan Blancho

Jul 24, 20182 min read

Florida IPN – The Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the 5 Year Commitment

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

Megan Blancho

Apr 18, 20183 min read

Letter of Investigation from Department of Health / Board of Nursing

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

Representing Medical Licensees Throughout Florida

Megan Blancho

Sep 27, 20172 min read

Representing Medical Licensees Throughout Florida

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

Megan Blancho

Mar 29, 20171 min read

Florida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing Prior Criminal History

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

Megan Blancho

Mar 4, 20171 min read

DOH Investigative Letter

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

Megan Blancho

Feb 23, 20152 min read

IRS 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...

Okaloosa Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL)

Megan Blancho

Jan 26, 20151 min read

Okaloosa 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...

Megan Blancho

Nov 17, 20141 min read

Minimum Mandatory Sentences on Drug Cases in Florida

Florida law makers have re-examined the reality of harsh minimum mandatory sentences for drug charges resulting in significant prison...

Megan Blancho

Oct 30, 20142 min read

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in Florida

Actual Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon carries a minimum-mandatory prison sentence. Minimum-mandatory sentences are served...

Megan Blancho

Oct 24, 20141 min read

Minimum Mandatory Sentences in Florida

Minimum Mandatory sentences in Florida are becoming more and more controversial. Minimum Mandatory sentences are required to be served...

Megan Blancho

Sep 17, 20143 min read

Frequently Asked Questions - Regarding Gaintime

What is Gaintime? Gaintime is an inmate's opportunity to earn a reduction (if eligible) in his/her overall sentence imposed by the court....

Megan Blancho

Sep 5, 20141 min read

Northwest Florida Daily News Features Megan Blancho at Law, PC in Business Section

On September 5, 2014, the Northwest Florida Daily News featured our law firm in their business section announcing the relocation of our...

Megan Blancho

Aug 25, 20141 min read

Do 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 Blancho

Aug 19, 20141 min read

Who 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...