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Who is tpapn the texas peer assistance program for nurses 1

October 20, 2017Posts

What is Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)

The Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) is a non-punitive, confidential, and voluntary program for RNs and LVN's who have concerns related to substance use or mental health. TPAPN is independent of the licensing boards. However, TPAPN maintains a service contract with the Texas Board of Nursing and works cooperatively with the Board. TPAPN recognizes that nurses are not immune to psychiatric or substance use disorders and encourages nurses to seek help with these...

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October 19, 2017Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

New Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact – Coming Soon for Texas Nurses

Texas is changing that manner in which it regulates the Multistate Licensure Privilege for nurses. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) will soon be implemented. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) announced that "within the next six months, the Compact Commission will determine the implementation date of the new Compact." The new Compact's purpose is to allow nurses to have mobility across state borders and to increase access to care while maintaining public protection. The...

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October 17, 2017Professional License Defense Posts

How After-Hours Activities Can Lead to the Suspension of Your Texas Professional License

In the State of Texas, the practice of medicine, law, accounting, optometry, veterinary medicine among other professions requires licensure by a state board (or other licensing entity). Many professionals may be surprised to learn that their licensure can be jeopardized by activities they engage in outside of work. Suspension or revocation of a professional license can affect a person’s career for years to come, and it is therefore highly important to defend such actions quickly...

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Dont jeopardize your career contact a texas professional license defense attorney

October 04, 2017Posts

Don’t Jeopardize Your Career: Contact a Texas Professional License Defense Attorney

Allegations of misconduct against a licensed professional are serious. You spent years earning your professional license and you've worked hard to build your reputation. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career is at stake. Regulatory and licensing boards have the power to revoke a license, suspend it, or put a licensee on probation. Any complaint against a licensed professional must be treated with the highest level of importance...

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September 29, 2017Professional License Defense Posts

Complaints Filed Against Texas Insurance Agents with The Texas Department of Insurance

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing as well as company licensing and registration through the Agent and Adjuster Licensing Office (AAL). The AAL "is responsible for the licensing, registration, certification and regulation of persons who wish to sell insurance or adjust property and casualty claims in the state of Texas." The following agents are subject to the TDI: insurance agents, insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, risk managers, life insurance counselors,...

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Should i contact the person who filed a board complaint against me 1

September 28, 2017Posts

Should I Contact the Person who Filed a Board Complaint Against Me?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. Understandably, you may want to try to talk to the person who filed the complaint against you. You may want to explain your side of the situation or try to convince them to rescind the complaint. However, as a general rule you should...

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3 things to do immediately after being notified of a board complaint 1

September 27, 2017Posts

The 3 Things You Must Do Immediately After Being Notified of a Board Complaint

After a licensing board, state agency or commission notifies you of a complaint filed against you it is time to take immediate steps to defend yourself. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. Your livelihood and career on are on the line. Take the Complaint Seriously Even if you believe the complaint to be baseless or unfounded, take the complaint seriously from the start....

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What type of discipline may a licensing board hand down 1

September 26, 2017Posts

What Type of Discipline May a Licensing Board Hand Down?

Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? When your professional license is under attack by a licensing board, you are likely concerned about what type of discipline the board has the authority to impose. The truth is: complaints and subsequent investigations can possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license, or other disciplinary actions. Your livelihood, career, and reputation on are on the line. Our law firm helps professionals,...

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Licensed cpa and facing criminal conviction what you need to know 1

September 25, 2017Posts

Licensed CPA and Facing Criminal Conviction: What You Need to Know

If you are facing criminal charges and you are a licensed CPA in Texas, your license may be at risk. Conviction of certain types of criminal offenses may carry severe disciplinary actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, including license revocation. It is imperative that you understand how a criminal conviction will affect your CPA license. Felony Conviction is a "Discreditable Act" Under the Rules of Professional Conduct for the Texas State Board...

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September 22, 2017Nursing License Defense Posts

Suspended Nursing License: When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Must Suspend or Revoke a Nurse’s License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses qualified registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and advanced nurse practitioners to practice throughout the state of Texas. It is the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints. The Texas BON provides due process to a nurse when a complaint is filed against him or her, giving notice of the investigation and allegations. However, the BON’s primary objective is to ensure the...

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