Blog: Nursing License

Alternatives to Traditional Discipline for Nurses: Corrective Action, Deferred Discipline Orders, and the Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment, and Research (KSTAR) Program

September 22, 2023Nursing License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates misconduct allegations by nurses and takes necessary enforcement action, which may include disciplinary proceedings and eventual sanctions. Findings of misconduct can lead to severe consequences. However, the BON has developed some alternatives to traditional sanctions for nurses in specific situations that may be available to you. Having a nursing license defense attorney on your side can ensure that you are aware of the full array of options that...

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What Are the General Rules Concerning the Supervision and Practice of APRNs?

September 11, 2023Nursing License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) requires that all advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) be licensed in one or more of several different roles and/or population focus areas. The Nursing Practice Act and BON rules govern APRNs' practice, and violating those rules can lead to disciplinary action. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before the BON as an APRN, you should not hesitate to contact a nursing license defense lawyer for advice and counsel. Understanding...

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Recent Examples of Disciplinary Action by the Texas Board of Nursing Leading to Warnings

September 02, 2023Nursing License

A licensed nurse in Texas can face various sanctions for violating the laws and rules that govern the nursing profession. One of the sanctions that the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) can impose is a warning, often accompanied by a fine or some other form of remedial action. Although a warning is a lenient sanction, the BON will add it to a nurse's disciplinary history and may use it against the nurse in future disciplinary...

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What are the Texas Medical Board Rules Regarding the Promotion of Patient Safety and Quality Care?

July 06, 2023Nursing License

You’ve worked hard to get the education and credentials necessary to become a licensed physician or medical professional and build your career. Unfortunately, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has advised that you are facing a complaint against your license for violating a rule or law related to patient safety and quality of care. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your license and career, as the TMB can take significant disciplinary actions...

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The Role of the Texas Board of Nursing in Addressing Issues Related to Substance Abuse and Addiction Among Nurses

July 04, 2023Nursing License

Substance abuse and addiction can result in you losing your nursing license or, at the very least, facing disciplinary action against you by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). However, the BON also recognizes that substance abuse disorders are treatable. Nurses who receive appropriate treatment and reach a stable recovery can provide safe and quality care under specific circumstances. An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings resulting from...

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