Most nurses only think about the Florida Board of Nursing when they are obtaining their license or when they are renewing their Florida nursing licenses. Most nurses rarely think about lawsuits that can affect their ability to practice nursing. Few nurses expect to give up their ability to earn money as a nurse because the […]
Tag Archives: disciplinary actions against nurses
15
Oct
Board of Nursing Meetings
On the Florida Board of Nursing’s website the following information on their meetings was obtained: The Florida Board of Nursing meets bimonthly, usually the first week of every even month. The full Florida Board of Nursing meetings include: application review, disciplinary cases, committee reports, rule discussions and other necessary Board actions. The Florida Board of Nursing […]
29
Apr
Florida Board of Nursing’s Meeting Schedule for 2015
The following information was obtained on the Florida Board of Nursing’s website. The Board meets bimonthly, generally during the first week of every even month. The full board meetings include disciplinary cases, application review, committee reports, rule discussions and other necessary Board actions. Board meetings are open to the public. The Full Board Meeting begins […]
3
Feb
Finding Information on Educational Programs for Florida Nurses
The following summation of information was found on the Florida Board of Nursing website. We always recommend reviewing their most current information. Q: Where can information on educational programs on nursing be found? Which schools in Florida are accredited or approved? A: The Florida Board of Nursing Education Unit works hard to provide all information […]
23
Jan
State of Florida in Need of Nurses/Health Care Workers
Currently, there are thousands of vacancies for licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants in the State of Florida. The state’s economists report that Florida needs more than 220,000 new health care workers by 2030. Also, the Florida Center for Nursing forecasts a shortage of 11,000 nurses by 2015. Will Florida be able to find […]
19
Dec
Florida Nurse Suspended for Suspected Drug Use
A nurse employed at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, had her license suspended this month for drug-related offenses which occurred in 2012. There was an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health issued this month. She worked at Oak Hill Hospital between 2010 and 2012, and was required to submit to a drug test last […]
15
Aug
Reporting Disciplinary Actions on Nursing Applications in Florida
The following information was obtained from the website of The Florida Board of Nursing, Nursing Endorsement Application Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Frequently Asked Questions about Discipline History The Florida Board of Nursing receives numerous questions from applicants regarding discipline. The following are the most frequently asked questions: Question: What disciplinary action […]
31
Jan
Discipline Actions Against Florida Nurses
The following information was obtained from the Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature, “The 2012 Florida Statutes.” This is a listing of the Statutes from the State of Florida regarding the discipline of nurses. “464.018 Disciplinary actions.— (1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s.456.072(2): (a) Procuring, […]
6
Dec
Florida Licensed Professionals MUST Report Crimes
The following information was found on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under “important information:” Reporting Requirement for Criminal Convictions “As of October 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere […]
15
Nov
Participation in the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) in Florida
The following information comes from Florida’s Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) website: Will the participation in Florida’s Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) protect my nursing license from discipline by the Florida Board of Nursing? If you are unable to practice nursing safely, due to use of drugs, alcohol, chemicals, a mental condition, or the possession or distribution of […]