Can You Be a Nurse with a Felony in Florida?
Pursuing a career in nursing is a noble and rewarding choice, but what happens if you run into some personal challenges and end up with a felony on your criminal record? Many people wonder if they can still become a nurse after a felony conviction, particularly in Florida, where medical licensing is highly regulated. As […]
I Got Arrested For DUI- What Happens to My Professional Medical License?
In Florida, you can be arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if you operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, or with a blood alcohol level of .08% If you have been arrested and charged with DUI one of the first things you’ll want to do is contact a criminal attorney to […]
The Professionals Resource Network and the Intervention Project for Nurses
The Professionals Resource Network (PRN) and the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) are the two impaired practitioner programs that serve as consultants to the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Their purpose is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public from health care practitioners who are impaired by substance abuse or psychiatric conditions. […]
APRNs and the Nurse Licensure Compact
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement which allows a nurse licensed to practice in one state the privilege to practice in another compact state without having to apply for licensure in that state. The NLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level. Currently, there are 39 states that […]