Yes, the Texas Board of Nursing may still issue or renew your license after a misdemeanor, depending on the details of your case. If you want to be a nurse with a misdemeanor, you’ll need to prove that the issue won’t affect your ability to care for patients. That takes honesty, preparation, and a clear understanding of what the Board expects from every applicant. A Texas nurse license defense lawyer helps you present the full...
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Moving between states shouldn’t mean leaving your nursing career behind. That’s why many nurses want to know if they can practice in Texas without applying for a new license. Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which enables eligible nurses to practice across state lines under a single multi-state license. If you have questions about your eligibility or face barriers to practice, a Texas nurse license defense lawyer can help you understand where you...
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The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) regulates and monitors licensed nurses. If TBON determines that you have violated a rule or law that governs the nursing profession, you could face sanctions that are extremely damaging to your license and career. However, in some cases, your employer may be able to handle a situation internally using a nursing peer review committee. A nursing license defense attorney can help you navigate the nursing peer review committee or disciplinary...
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When you're at risk of losing your license to practice as a nurse, you need to take legal action quickly. You should hire a nursing license defense lawyer as soon as possible. Our Texas nursing license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP explain in what contexts and when you should hire a nursing license defense lawyer. In What Circumstances Should You Hire Legal Representation? Several situations may warrant hiring an attorney. Here are the most common...
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You can negotiate a settlement with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) if you face disciplinary actions or investigations related to your nursing license in Texas. The Texas BON offers the option of negotiating an Agreed Order, allowing you to resolve the matter without needing a formal hearing. Our Texas nurse license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP answer common questions about negotiating settlements with the Board and how our law firm can help. If you...
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A nursing license defense lawyer helps nurses who have lost their license, are at risk of losing it, or have received a complaint from the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON). We help gather evidence that proves the allegations against you are false. Our Texas nursing license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP can discuss and explain the complaints we can help you with and provide you with all the information you need to know to protect...
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Nursing license defense lawyers handle a wide range of cases, such as license applications and professional misconduct. Within each case type, there are several issues license defense lawyers are trained to assist nurses with. Our Texas nurse license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP explain the different types of cases and how we can help you succeed. Read on to learn what cases we handle. Allegations of Professional Misconduct The first and most common case we...
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When you're a nurse, getting a complaint about the care you provide your patients can be devastating. Without proper legal help, you could lose your license and face financial consequences. But our team of Texas nurse license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP can help. Since 2007, we've been defending professional licenses to help hardworking people protect their livelihood. Read on to learn more about the reasons nurses often face disciplinary actions and how we can...
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The duration of your nursing license suspension or revocation will vary based on your licensing state and other case specifics. Generally, there is no fixed timeline for a suspension, and a revocation is considered permanent. However, you may be eligible for reinstatement depending on the specifics outlined in your state’s law. Factors like the severity of the violation and the jurisdiction in which it took place will affect your case’s outcome. You can get some...
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A nursing license defense lawyer can help you build a strong case when your professional license is under investigation. It's important to have strong legal defense in order to maintain your license during this time. Our Texas nurse license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP explain how we can help you when your license is under investigation. Read on to learn how to build a strong case and how to keep your professional license. Why Your...
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