Why is Nurses’ Week 2021 so Important?
With Nurses’ Week starting May 6, now is the best time to say thank you to nurses everywhere. Day in and day out, nurses are dedicated to protecting our community – especially in the last year. As more people entered ICUs and hospitals needing one-on-one attention from staff, nurses put on their capes and took
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New Professional License Laws Nurses Should Know
This year, California government officials have introduced several new bills that could impact the licensure of registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. Some of these were already adopted in January of this year. However, many of the professional license laws will be enacted as early as July 2021. Here are the major California State Assembly
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Will Past Convictions Affect My LVN License Application?
As a licensed vocational nurse, you are the lifeline for your patients. And to obtain your Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) license, you must be trustworthy and dedicated to the welfare of those in your care. Unfortunately, past convictions can cause frictions with applying for your (LVN) license. Here’s what you need
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What is a Professional License Denial?
In California, there are over 30 boards that manage and issue professional licensure. These boards are in charge of determining whether you are of upstanding moral character and a good fit for a professional license from their industry. Although many individuals apply to these boards, not all applicants receive their licensure. Instead, they may receive
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New Career Opportunities for Licensed Professionals in 2021
In March 2020, the unemployment rate peaked in California. Many businesses closed their doors and sent their employees home. Licensed professionals were some of the individuals most impacted by these shutdowns. Now as a result of the pandemic, California residents are looking for new avenues for their professional careers. Several laws are helping these residents
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How to Resolve Issues with My Teaching License Renewal
Historically, California teachers review and renew their professional licenses in the early parts of the year. In the best of circumstances, this process is simple. However, many times this process becomes overrun when potential accusations are presented against teachers. Here’s how you can navigate potential issues with your teaching credentials and ensure your license is
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Client Testimonial: Unlock Legal Negotiated Disciplinary Action For My DUI With My California Licensing Board
As a California licensed professional, receiving a DUI can add many complications to your career. Not only will you be dealing with criminal charges, but you will also have to face your professional licensing board. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could lose your license. Several of our clients were dealing with the
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What Do I Do If My California Veterinary License Was Denied?
You’ve spent years preparing for your career as a licensed veterinarian. Between hours of studying, on-site training, and finally applying for your professional license, you are more than prepared to start your career. However, instead of receiving approval, you are given a statement of issues from the California Veterinary Medical Board detailing the denial of
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What Do I Do If I Lost My Teaching License
As a teacher, you’ve committed yourself to help others learn more about the subject matter that’s most important to them. Whether you’re working with early childhood, K-12, or any other student population, the world we live in today paints a much different picture than societal standards even as recently as ten years ago. Teachers have
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How Long Will It Take to Get My Nursing License Back?
Losing your medical license can feel like the end of your career. Although all healthcare workers can suffer from the detrimental effects of losing their licenses, nurses can be under the most scrutiny. Convictions Common criminal convictions that cause a loss of license are defined as “substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of
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