On the Florida Department of Health’s website under Florida Statutes for Florida licensed Chiropractors, there are 26 Statutes listed, along with many subcategories, for “Grounds for disciplinary action; action by board or department.” Some of those reasons are as follows: “Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing a license to practice chiropractic medicine by bribery, by […]
Tag Archives: Florida Department of Health
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 […]
10
Sep
Florida Chiropractic Physician License Renewal Dates
THE FOLLOWING LICENSING INFORMATION APPEARED ON THE FLORIDA BOARD OF HEALTH’S WEBSITE UNDER CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE. WE ADVISE ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO VISIT THE DOH WEBSITE, AS IT IS CONTINUALLY UPDATED. Current licenses (FLORIDA CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN) will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on March 31, 2014 The process of renewing a license may take two to […]
10
Sep
Florida Nurses and Reporting Criminal History
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS APPEARED ON THE FLORIDA BOARD OF HEALTH’S WEBSITE . WE ADVISE ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO VISIT THE DOH WEBSITE AS IT IS CONTINUALLY UPDATED. Question: What crimes or license discipline must be reported on the (Florida nursing) application? Answer: All convictions, guilty pleas and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, except […]
11
Jun
Licensed Pharmacists in Florida
We are often asked if someone can become a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida if they have a misdemeanor or a felony on their record. According to Florida’s Department of Health, The Board of Pharmacy evaluates each applicant on a case-to- case basis. The Board will consider the severity and the […]
8
Jun
Florida Chiropractors and Licensure in the State of Florida
The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine is the licensing board for chiropractors in Florida. Those applying for a license in Florida must meet the licensure requirements and all of the standards set forth by the Board. A chiropractor gives the diagnosis, and treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Once the license is active in the State of Florida, to maintain […]
7
Jun
The Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)
Most chemical dependency is generally defined as a chronic, progressive, and sometimes fatal disease with stages and a predictable course. How is chemical dependency best described in nursing? Impairment by nurses is generally characterized by the inability to perform their professional duties and responsibilities in a reasonable manner, consistent with standards acceptable for nurses. Unfortunately, impaired practice is not […]
6
Jun
Florida Dentist Turns in License
A Winter Park, Florida, dentist, Dr. Wesley Meyers, who was facing discipline from the Florida Board of Dentistry turned in his license, in May, according to the Florida Department of Health, in an article from the Orlando Sentinel. Four years ago, Meyers dropped a tool down the throat of a patient who later died. Meyers, 69, sold […]
10
Feb
Licensed Clinical Social Worker’s Requirements in Florida
This information was obtained from Florida’s Department of Health’s website: To be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Florida you must have: 1. A master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school of social work. 2. Completed 24 semester hours or 32 quarter hours in theory of […]