Professional Licensing

Healthcare professionals use social media to connect with friends, share experiences and build their practices. Your posts might feel private or harmless in the moment.  However, California medical boards can investigate and discipline licensees for content they share...

Healthcare professionals rely on their licenses to work, earn a living and serve patients. When a licensing issue arises, even experienced professionals can feel the weight of the process immediately. An accusation or proposed probation brings decisions that deserve...

The weight of the reinstatement process is finally lifting. You hold your newly reissued license, which is a testament to your efforts to address past concerns. As you plan your return to your profession, it is natural to wonder about the terms of this return. Will...

Facing the revocation of a medical license is a daunting prospect for any healthcare professional. However, in most cases the law provides a path to reinstatement that will allow you to resume your medical career in California. The Path to Reinstatement In California,...

Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals must meet certain criteria and adhere to certain behavioral standards in order to maintain their careers. When they violate these standards, the court may suspend or revoke their licenses, and they will not be able to...

For doctors, nurses and other individuals in the medical field, it is necessary to have a specific type of license to do that type of job. Medical professionals must have extensive training and meet certain requirements, including having a valid license in good...

A nurse is a critical member of the health care community. These individuals provide critical care to patients, and they are often the people to advocate for the needs of those who cannot speak for themselves. However, nurses are held to high standards, and there are...

Doctors and other types of medical professionals put a significant amount of time and effort into the training and education they need in order to start their careers. These individuals must adhere to high standards both personally and professionally, and they must...

If you are a licensed professional in California, your behavior in the workplace reflects the quality of your work and can also have a significant impact on your reputation. It is also true that what you say or do when you are not at work might affect your career,...

In many professions, a person’s conduct both at work and outside of work could affect his or her career. For instance, if you hold a nursing license, you likely know that any lapses in judgment or ethics that come to the nursing board’s attention could have serious...