Category: License Protection

Picture this: You’re a school nurse preparing for an exciting field trip to Washington D.C., but your home state is Maryland. As you carefully organize medications for three students with diabetes, one with severe allergies, and another with ADHD, a nagging question keeps surfacing—can you legally administer these life-sustaining medications once you cross that invisible line into another state? This […]

It’s that time again—nursing license renewal season in Indiana. Even if you’re licensed in another state, this article is for you, too. Most state boards ask similar questions during renewal, and your answers matter more than you might think. In Indiana, the Board of Nursing asks six specific questions to assess whether you are safe to continue practicing. If you […]

As nurses, we’re hardwired to help. It doesn’t matter if we’re on the clock, in scrubs, or just trying to enjoy a day at the park—we hear a cry for help, and our instinct kicks in. But when you’re off-duty and a medical emergency unfolds in front of you, there’s something else you need to engage before you take action: […]

  This month, nurses in Pennsylvania received some long-awaited news: the Keystone State is officially a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). For many of us, this milestone feels like a long-overdue acknowledgment of what nursing is today—a profession that transcends state lines, especially in an age of telehealth, travel nursing, and national emergencies. Yet, there’s still a glaring […]

  In today’s digital age, social media serves as a powerful tool for healthcare professionals to share knowledge, connect with peers, and advocate for the profession. However, it also presents potential pitfalls when not used responsibly. The recent incident involving nurse Yazz Scott underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism online. The Incident: A Cautionary Tale Yazz Scott, a Licensed Practical […]

  You’ve made it through nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and earned your license—now the real responsibility begins. One of the most high-stakes tasks you perform is administering narcotics. Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routine—and it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re […]

When your nursing license—your livelihood, your identity, and the career you poured your heart into—is at risk, you don’t just need a good attorney. You need the right one. As a nurse myself, I know the fear, shame, and uncertainty that can overwhelm you when that dreaded envelope or email arrives from the Board. Your stomach drops. You replay everything […]

We know you didn’t go through nursing school, boards, night shifts, and bodily fluids of every variety just to lose your license over something avoidable. But the truth is—even good nurses can get into hot water. So let’s break it down: the Top 10 Ways to Get in Trouble with Your Nursing License—and how to stay far, far away from […]

  Protecting Yourself in the Age of MyChart and Open Notes If you’re a nurse in 2025, chances are you’ve already had a patient quote your charting back to you — word for word — from their phone. Welcome to the age of MyChart, Open Notes, and patient transparency. We’re not in the pre-portal days anymore, friends. Everything you document […]

I often receive calls about communications or actions which are taken out of context usually leaving the nurse in trouble because there is no way for her to defend herself. It’s a “he said/she said” situation. Employers are likely going to believe the patients and not the nurse. Unfortunately, the same can be essentially true with the Board which can […]