Of course, no self-respecting professional ever expects to face discipline on their license. However, if you are accused of wrongdoing, it is imperative that you respond swiftly and timely. For this reason, nurses must maintain a current address with the KBN registry so that notices to the individual licensee are... Continue Reading »
Kentucky nursing law requires that licensees and credentialed individuals report all criminal misdemeanor and felony convictions to the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) within ninety (90) days of conviction. Thus, the 90-day clock to self-report starts not from the date of arrest or citation, but rather from the date of... Continue Reading »
In some circumstances, the KBN may decide that allegations from a complaint arise to a high level which necessitates an order of immediate temporary suspension (ITS) of a professional’s license in addition to the Notice of Complaint. An ITS is unilaterally ordered by the KBN where it believes the licensee... Continue Reading »
Contact an experienced healthcare defense attorney to understand your rights and the serious allegations against your professional license. Determine the deadline for responding to the Notice of Complaint. The KBN may penalize you for failing to respond timely. Do NOT post on social media about the allegations, your employer, or... Continue Reading »