21
Oct

Keep Your Nursing License in Good Standing

Florida nurses have worked hard to obtain their nursing license.  They have invested time and money in their education. One bad decision, or lapse in judgment could cause them to lose their license, and sometimes unfortunately, it could be permanent. Remember, your license is your livelihood! There are several tips to help you keep your license, and career,  in good standing. Here are some of […]

12
Feb

New Florida Bill Proposed Giving Nurse Specialists More Authority

There is a new legislative plan in the works that would increase the authority of nurse practitioners in Florida.  The critics of the plan are against giving nurses more privileges that are now expressly given to physicians. This plan would give nurse practitioners more independence without the supervision of a physician. Some representatives in favor of […]

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, […]

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 […]

26
Jan

Florida’s Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)

The following information appears on Florida’s Department of Health website: Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) was established in 1984 through legislative action to ensure public health and safety through a program that provides close monitoring of nurses who are unsafe to practice due to impairment as a result of misuse or abuse of alcohol or […]