Administrative hearings may be less rigorous than a criminal or civil trial, but it can still be daunting. Whether you are going to a hearing over a suspended license, appealing a government agency's decision or disputing your eligibility for government benefits, it's...
Professional License Revocation
5 fun day care activities for cognitive development
Regarding child care, parents and day care workers should pay attention to essential aspects of a child's growth to ensure they accelerate at a healthy pace without being excessively forceful on the child. Sometimes, parents might feel overwhelmed choosing activities...
Can a doctor lose their license for dating a patient?
According to Pew Research, more than 65% of women are looking to date, as well as 50% of men. With a variety of online dating apps and new ways of meeting people, the dating world looks different than it did five years ago. However, if a doctor engages in a romantic...
The impact of social media use on medical licenses
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, professionals in sensitive fields such as health care face potential risks and consequences when using social networks. Learn more about the impact of social media use for...
Regaining your nursing career: overcoming a lost license
Losing your nursing license can be a heartrending and challenging ordeal, but it is not the end of your career. With resolve and the appropriate strategy, you can undertake the necessary steps to regain your license and carry on with your nursing journey....
When someone files a nursing board complaint against you
You need to have a nursing license to practice as a nurse in Minnesota, but certain actions have the potential to endanger that license – and your professional career. Finding out that you are the subject of a Minnesota Board of Nursing complaint may have you feeling...
Protecting the privacy of patients during Medical Board investigations
You need your professional license to run your health care practice. When someone files a complaint, the medical board has an obligation to investigate. However, you may feel reluctant to turn over medical records. Doctor and patient confidentiality is an important...
Can medical boards review medical records?
As a physician you try to provide the best services to your patients that you can. Then you get a request from the Medical Board asking for a patient's record. Can the Minnesota Medical Board request medical records? Any state medical board can request medical...
What is the review board process?
Professionals from different backgrounds rely on licensures to remain legitimately employed and make a living in their fields. As a licensed professional, any accusation of misconduct can feel like a threat to your professional license. In the event of misconduct...
What are 5 things Medical Board investigators look at?
When Medical Board investigations take place, it can sometimes feel like they are examining you without you having any real idea of what they are keeping an eye out for. This leads to feeling overwhelmed and out of your depth. It can help to understand what the...