As an educator, you are committed to supporting the development of your students and serving the community. You’ve poured so much time and energy into your profession, which is why a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) complaint can be so unsettling.
If you receive a CTC complaint, you need to mount a strong teaching certificate defense. Bringing in character references…
You worked extremely hard to earn your nursing license and further your career. The last thing you want is to find yourself in an accusation hearing before the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The best defense is a good offense.” The same concept applies to protecting your professional reputation. The best nursing license defense…
California licensing boards initiate disciplinary actions with a document called an accusation. This process can end with many outcomes, including suspension or revocation of your professional license.
If you fail to assert a professional license defense, you may lose your livelihood. Fortunately, an accusation is just the first step in the process, and you and your defense team can tell…
You worked hard to earn your professional license. A professional license can be the culmination of a lifelong passion for your vocation — your primary source of income. Losing your license could be a devastating blow.
The disciplinary process uses terms like “allegation” and “accusation” in specific ways that differ from their ordinary meanings. Understanding these words and the stages…
If the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) receives a complaint against you and the investigation they conduct leads them to believe disciplinary action may be necessary, they will file an accusation. These accusations legally state the reasons why action may be needed and offer you the chance to present a defense.
In most cases, the next step is to…
Receiving an accusation from the California Board of Registered Nursing can leave you stunned and unsure of what your next steps should be. You could be picturing the worst-case scenarios, such as losing your license forever. Fearing the worst can paralyze you and keep you from taking the necessary steps to defend your livelihood.
But what should your next actions…
If your professional license is compromised, your future could be, as well, because you will not be able to practice your profession. Most people assume that only very severe complaints can put their license at risk, but there are many potential problems that could lead to an accusation.
Whether you have been arrested for a DUI or have a disgruntled…
If you have a professional license, any mark on it can put your livelihood at risk. Anyone who claims that you may have broken the law or behaved inappropriately can file a complaint against you, which could lead to an accusation being filed against you, triggering a disciplinary process that could bring you before the board that governs your field. …
Nurses dedicate their careers to providing quality care, which means facing the scrutiny of a nursing peer review can feel like a personal challenge on top of a professional hurdle. With that in mind, it helps to know what the process entails so you can prepare a strong response.
What Is a Nursing Peer Review?
A nursing peer review is…
Losing a job is, without question, a stressful experience. Beyond the initial shock, the implications being let go can have on one’s professional future can feel overwhelming. That is especially true for those who work in the nursing profession, who might wonder how a termination can affect their license.
Fortunately, the following is a set of steps you can take…
