Typically, it is not possible to reopen a lawsuit after a settlement. Once you’ve accepted the offer and signed a release of liability, it marks: The end of your case The end of your ability to file suit against the defendant However, you may be at the settlement stage, but ... Read More »
If you receive formal charges on your nursing license, then it means you may be unable to work for a period of time, or you may be facing permanent revocation of your nursing license. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), some of the grounds for ... Read More »
A lawyer who is suspended in Florida will have 30 days from the date of the suspension to conclude any pending business and close their office for the period of suspension. The maximum term of suspension for any lawyer will not exceed three years. This temporary inability to practice law ... Read More »
While disbarment from the practice of law is not always permanent according to the Florida Bar, it does carry a minimum penalty length of five years before a disbarred lawyer can apply for readmission to the Bar Association. In cases where disbarment is permanent, no application for readmission can ever ... Read More »
According to the Florida Board of Nursing, an encumbered nursing license is one that has been: Revoked Suspended Otherwise restricted Various nursing boards may have the right to issue a variety of restrictions on your nursing license, and you may have the right to contest such restrictions. For a free ... Read More »
When you surrender your nursing license (or are merely faced with the issue when you are accused of wrongdoing), you will likely be reasonably concerned. If you choose not to fight the allegations against you and surrender your nursing license, then you may: Be without your license for a defined ... Read More »
You may have a few options if your nursing license is suspended, including: Contesting the suspension by requesting a formal hearing with the Florida Department of Health, according to § 120.569 of the Florida Statutes Requesting an informal hearing, at which point you may not contest the facts of the ... Read More »
After you are reported to the Board of Nursing (BON) in Florida, an evaluation of the facts and allegations will take place. The first round of the review process determines if the complaint is subject to grounds of discipline by the Florida BON. If someone complained about you and it ... Read More »
The Florida Board of Nursing (BON) is the entity that establishes the rules for nursing practice in the state. It was created to license, educate, monitor, and discipline nurses as appropriate. It is governed by the Florida Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and operates under the Florida Board of Health (BOH). ... Read More »
A violation of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) can be reported to the Board of Nursing (BON) in Florida. The Florida BON has the authority to determine whether negligence or misconduct has occurred and what subsequent action should be taken. If you were reported for an alleged violation, you have ... Read More »
You may have wondered, what is the Florida Administrative Code for the Board of Nursing? The Florida Administrative Code for the Board of Nursing sets boundaries and regulations that make sure nurses are ready and able to complete their job duties without endangering the lives of patients. In essence, the ... Read More »
There are several reasons why an attorney may face sanctions regarding their ability to practice law. According to the Florida Bar, some reasons why an attorney could lose their license include: Engaging in a conflict of interest Knowingly providing false statements or misrepresenting a legal matter Acting in a way ... Read More »
For those who want to practice law in the state of Florida, they must fulfill a number of requirements. So what is unlicensed practice of law in Florida? It involves a possible criminal matter, where the person in question is not licensed to practice law in the state and could ... Read More »
The suspension of a nurse’s license is a significant action that the state of Florida may take against a nurse. So what can a nurse licensing board suspend a nurse’s license for? Multiple items could result in a suspension of a nursing license, including things like committing a crime, treating ... Read More »
Nurses can be named as part of a personal injury lawsuit that involves potentially mismanaged medical care. You may be wondering, how can nurses avoid having complaints filed against them? Nurses can start to protect themselves from being part of a medical lawsuit by clearly understanding their responsibilities and following ... Read More »
Before a consumer or another potential client chooses to hire an attorney in Florida, he or she may wonder: “Are Florida Bar complaints public record?” The Florida Bar’s Department of Lawyer Regulation handles the discipline system for the state. Members of the public are then able to search those historical ... Read More »
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in Florida is a set of laws that every practicing nurse must meet to ensure safe practice. Nurses who fall below the minimum required competencies or who act in a way that endangers public safety are subject to disciplinary action, including being prohibited from practice ... Read More »
