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Operation Nightingale: Texas Nurses Recently Disciplined for Fraudulent Nursing Licenses

September 22, 2023Nursing License

Licensed nurses can face disciplinary proceedings before the Texas Board of Nursing (the Board) for various reasons. From criminal behavior to errors in nursing practice, sanctions for violations of the state laws and Board rules that govern nursing can vary in severity. In addition, as several Texas nurses found out recently, fraudulent nursing licenses can be a source of discipline before the Board.  An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any...

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What Is an NPN?

September 21, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

If you are an insurance license holder or are applying for a license, you should know your National Producer Number (NPN). Put simply, an NPN is a unique number that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) uses to identify license holders. Knowing your NPN lets you check the status of your license and complete other actions. At Bertolino LLP, our highly knowledgeable Austin insurance license defense attorneys can further explain NPNs, advise you on...

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Do I Need an Expert Witness in My Professional License Defense Case?

September 21, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

As a licensed professional, you can face disciplinary action by your licensing board or agency based on numerous grounds. Some of these grounds may relate to the technical aspects of your practice that an expert can best judge. In those cases, you may need an expert witness to testify on your behalf in your disciplinary proceedings. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before your professional licensing board or agency, you should not hesitate to contact...

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Advertising Rule Violations for Texas Real Estate Agents and Brokers

September 19, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate professionals, including real estate sales agents. These professionals are subject to the Texas laws and TREC rules that govern them. If real estate agents violate those rules or laws, including those concerning advertising, TREC investigates and takes enforcement action as needed. Disciplinary actions against real estate licenses can lead to a loss of licensure and other severe consequences. Therefore, having a real estate license...

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Going Beyond Sanctions: The Consequences of Disciplinary Actions Against Physical and Occupational Therapists

September 18, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

When working as a physical or occupational therapist in Texas, a single complaint against you can be enough to derail your career completely. The consequences of disciplinary actions are far-reaching and may go well beyond the sanctions that the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (the Council) can impose.  In this situation, you need an experienced physical and occupational therapist license defense lawyer to protect your rights, license, and reputation. By getting...

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What Type of Disciplinary Action Can the SBEC Take Against an Educator’s Certificate?

September 17, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

One Texas Education Agency (TEA) division is the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), which regulates and certifies education professionals. This board also receives complaints, performs investigations, and files disciplinary proceedings against educators when needed. Disciplinary proceedings against teachers and other education professionals can lead to severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may negatively affect your education certification, contact an educator license defense attorney for help.  Disciplinary Action Against an Educator’s Certificate...

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

September 16, 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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A Survey of Recent Disciplinary Actions by TDLR

September 15, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

After studying to complete your education and professional licensure as a Texas pharmacist, the last thing you expect, or need is a complaint against you to threaten your career. You have too much to lose to handle this complaint and potential disciplinary action in this situation. Instead, contact an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer to help protect your interests in any disciplinary proceedings. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back...

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Sexual Relationships Between Patients and Their Counselors, Psychologists, and Therapists

September 13, 2023Professional License Defense Posts

As a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor, you use your education, knowledge, and experience to assist your clients to the best of your ability. However, as one of these licensed professionals in Texas, you also must follow all professional and ethical standards that apply to your practice. As a result, if you are accused of developing a sexual relationship with a patient, your license may be at risk. In this situation, you...

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What Rules about Keeping and Providing Medical Records to Patients Do Physicians Need to Know?

September 12, 2023Medical License Defense Posts

Under state and federal law, physicians have a legal duty to properly maintain patient medical records and provide them to patients as requested. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) also has established ethical rules that govern physicians, some of which pertain to medical records. Failing to follow these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary action by TMB, which can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for their medical licenses and careers. If you are facing...

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