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January 22, 2019Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact Disciplinary Action, Texas Board of Nursing

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), effective in Texas since January 2018, grants nurses the privilege to practice nursing in Texas and other eNLC states. The eNLC repealed and replaced the previous Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). This new multistate license allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to practice face-to-face with patients and via telemedicine, electronically or telephonically. The eNLC's allows nurses to have mobility across state borders, empowering them to increase access...

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January 21, 2019Posts

Recent Hallmark Achievements for BERTOLINO LLP Clients

BERTOLINO LLP has successfully helped clients resolve a wide range of complicated legal matters involving professional license defense, medical license defense, and vocational license defense. Our attorneys know how to build a strong case to protect your license – and your livelihood. Recent Hallmark Achievements for BERTOLINO LLP Clients If you are facing a professional licensing issue in Texas, our firm is prepared to help you. We believe our results speak for themselves. Texas Real...

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January 18, 2019Posts

New Fingerprinting Requirement for Texas Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists – Effective January 1, 2019

Texas law now requires Texas physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) and occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) to submit fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks. New License Applicants All applicants for licenses that will be issued on or after January 1, 2019 must comply with this new fingerprinting requirement. Prior fingerprinting...

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January 17, 2019Posts

TDLR Releases 2018 Internal Audit Report over Enforcement Administration

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) must adhere to several reporting requirements. The agency must report on its finances, budgets, legislative appropriations requests, legislative reports, and organizational reports. TDLR reports are made available to the public. The TDLR released its 2018 Internal Audit Report over Enforcement Administration. This report primarily focuses on the enforcement administration process of the agency, which is the way in which it handles complaints and disciplines licensees. The objectives...

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January 16, 2019Posts

Texas Examining Boards: What You Need to Know

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January 15, 2019Posts

Licensing Options for Military Spouses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) honors the brave men and women who serve and their spouses by offering special considerations to military spouses. The TDLR regulates over 40 programs and professions, such as podiatrists, property tax professionals, athletic trainers, cosmetologists, and massage therapists. Each program has licensing requirements specific for its applicants. TDLR Benefits for Military Spouses The benefits conferred to spouses of a military member serving on active duty include: Expedited...

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January 14, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

How Do I Know If a Complaint Is Filed Against My Professional License?

As a licensed professional, you worked hard to earn your knowledge, skills, and credentials that allowed you to seek licensure in your profession. Your license is necessary for your career and livelihood. You understand you must protect it, and you also know that no matter how diligent you are, it is possible for a complaint to be filed against you with your licensing board. How Do I Know If a Complaint Is Filed Against My...

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Complaint process against a texas architect

January 11, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

Complaint Process Against Texas Architects

Architects use their talent to transform communities. They bring together art with science to create structurally sound designs that do not pose risks to public safety. The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) regulates the professions of architecture, as well as interior design and landscape architecture. When a complaint is filed against an architect, the TBAE investigates the allegations. Under the Texas Administrative Code, the TBAE has Disciplinary Action Rules specific to each profession it...

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Drugs screening for texas nurses and bon orders

January 10, 2019Posts

Drug Screening for Texas Nurses and BON Orders

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates complaints involving allegations of drug or alcohol abuse by nurses. Nurses who use or misuse drugs or alcohol, or suffer from addiction, are at risk of losing their nursing license. However, the BON has policies in place that seek to get a nurse experiencing a problem with drugs or alcohol help while also ensuring the nurse's fitness to practice. The BON has the disciplinary authority to require a...

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January 09, 2019Posts

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 34 Physicians

At its October meeting the Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 34 licensed physicians. This volume of disciplinary action represents a significant decrease from its June meeting when the TMB disciplined 80 physicians. In its press release the TMB shared that the October disciplinary actions included: 7 Orders related to quality of care violations, 4 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 2 license revocations, 3 voluntary surrenders/revocations, 2 license suspension, 1 license restriction, 2 Orders related to...

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