Yes — a DUI arrest Florida nursing license holders face can trigger a Board review. Many nurses assume a DUI is just a traffic matter. In reality, it may put your nursing license at serious risk. For many nurses, the first reaction after a DUI arrest is: “It happened off the clock. My nursing license […]
Can a Florida Nurse Be Disciplined for Social Media Posts Made Off Duty? Many nurses assume the Florida Board of Nursing only disciplines licensees for mistakes made at the bedside. In reality, conduct that occurs completely outside of work, including posts made on personal social media accounts, may also place a nursing license at risk. […]
Many Certified Public Accountants assume the Florida Board of Accountancy only disciplines licensees for mistakes made while practicing accounting. In reality, conduct that occurs completely outside the workplace—including certain criminal offenses or dishonest acts—may also place a CPA license at risk. For many professionals, the first reaction after an arrest, criminal charge, or other legal […]
Many Florida nurses are surprised to learn that a disciplinary matter does not become public immediately—but it also does not remain confidential forever. Understanding when a complaint becomes public, and what can be done before that happens, may make a significant difference in protecting your license and your professional reputation. Receiving notice that a complaint […]