When applying for a nursing license, it's crucial to uphold honesty. Cutting corners and signing documents under penalty of perjury can lead to investigations by the Nursing Board and even criminal prosecution. Your integrity is paramount in this process.
Therefore, if you sign the documents and lie about their contents, you can be prosecuted criminally. Believe it or not, prosecutors take this sort of stuff very seriously because you're seeking a license where you have other people's lives in your hands.
You are part of a system that is trying to help protect the public and render medical aid to it. So, not only do doctors have a responsibility to the public, but so do nurses or anybody in the medical field.
Loss of Nursing License
As a legal professional, I've seen many cases where individuals faced administrative investigations that could result in the loss of their nursing license or any healthcare-related license. In some instances, these investigations escalate into criminal prosecutions, underscoring the serious implications of such actions.
So, what I always have an eye out for is if the Nursing Board is attempting to get a statement from you and is attempting to investigate your license.
Then, obviously, I want to watch out to ensure that you don't lose your license and that you don't get prosecuted criminally.
Clearly, a criminal prosecution could result in a conviction, jail time, or community service, and then you'd probably end up losing your license anyway. The criminal court has the power.
The judge could suspend your license and could block you from practicing in the medical field if they feel that you have violated your trust in the public.
Confidential Consultation to Develop a Game Plan
During our consultation, I'll ask you to be completely honest with me. Whether you've received a letter or a call from an investigator, you must tell me the truth about your situation. Have you been dishonest about your education? Are the allegations against you true?
Or do they have it wrong? Sometimes they get it wrong. Sometimes, it needs to be explained to them.
Before you make any statements, it's important that we're on the same page. I need to be certain that what you're going to say won't be used against you in a criminal prosecution. This caution is crucial to protecting your rights.
When you visit my office, you can rest assured that our conversation is strictly confidential. We'll discuss your situation and devise a game plan that best suits your circumstances, ensuring your privacy and protection throughout the process.
Sometimes, that game plan involves gathering more information, and sometimes, it involves not speaking to the investigator. It just depends on the circumstances. I've been doing this for 26 years with great success. If you need help, pick up the phone. I will get you out of the criminal justice system as fast as possible.
