Disciplinary Charges and Process - Flowchart
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A. Most Common Ground for Disciplinary Charges

A. Most Common Ground for Disciplinary Charges

A. Most Common Ground for Disciplinary Charges A. Most Common Ground for Disciplinary Charges

B. Disciplinary Process

B. Disciplinary Process

B. Disciplinary Process B. Disciplinary Process

Complaint filled

Complaint filled

Complaint filled


Fraud or deception in obtaining a nursing license, or falsifying insurance claim forms or patient hospital records.
Impaired nursing practice caused by Physical or mental condition, such as loss of motor skill or mobility and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Having a physical or mental condition doesn't necessarily mean that the nurse's license will be jeopardy; however, the nurse must be able to perform the job. The board may request that the nurse undergo a physical or psychological examination to determine ability to practice nursing.
Illegal conduct, incompetence, or negligence in carrying out a nursing function. A nurse can be disciplined even if the acts did not cause injury to the patient.
Problems with drug or alcohol use. Many state boards recognize the problems of chemical dependency and will require participation in a rehabilitation program.
Abusive behavior, either physical or verbal.
Conviction of a criminal offense.


Fraud or deception in obtaining a nursing license, or falsifying insurance claim forms or patient hospital records.
Impaired nursing practice caused by Physical or mental condition, such as loss of motor skill or mobility and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Having a physical or mental condition doesn't necessarily mean that the nurse's license will be jeopardy; however, the nurse must be able to perform the job. The board may request that the nurse undergo a physical or psychological examination to determine ability to practice nursing.
Illegal conduct, incompetence, or negligence in carrying out a nursing function. A nurse can be disciplined even if the acts did not cause injury to the patient.
Problems with drug or alcohol use. Many state boards recognize the problems of chemical dependency and will require participation in a rehabilitation program.
Abusive behavior, either physical or verbal.
Conviction of a criminal offense.


Fraud or deception in obtaining a nursing license, or falsifying insurance claim forms or patient hospital records.
Impaired nursing practice caused by Physical or mental condition, such as loss of motor skill or mobility and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Having a physical or mental condition doesn't necessarily mean that the nurse's license will be jeopardy; however, the nurse must be able to perform the job. The board may request that the nurse undergo a physical or psychological examination to determine ability to practice nursing.
Illegal conduct, incompetence, or negligence in carrying out a nursing function. A nurse can be disciplined even if the acts did not cause injury to the patient.
Problems with drug or alcohol use. Many state boards recognize the problems of chemical dependency and will require participation in a rehabilitation program.
Abusive behavior, either physical or verbal.
Conviction of a criminal offense.


Fraud or deception in obtaining a nursing license, or falsifying insurance claim forms or patient hospital records.
Impaired nursing practice caused by Physical or mental condition, such as loss of motor skill or mobility and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Having a physical or mental condition doesn't necessarily mean that the nurse's license will be jeopardy; however, the nurse must be able to perform the job. The board may request that the nurse undergo a physical or psychological examination to determine ability to practice nursing.
Illegal conduct, incompetence, or negligence in carrying out a nursing function. A nurse can be disciplined even if the acts did not cause injury to the patient.
Problems with drug or alcohol use. Many state boards recognize the problems of chemical dependency and will require participation in a rehabilitation program.
Abusive behavior, either physical or verbal.
Conviction of a criminal offense.

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Board investigates (reviews records, interviews witnessess, review policies and procedures)

Board investigates (reviews records, interviews witnessess, review policies and procedures)

Board investigates (reviews records, interviews witnessess, review policies and procedures)

Compliance conference (nurse submits evidence but cannot call witnesses) (if meritorious complaint)

Compliance conference (nurse submits evidence but cannot call witnesses) (if meritorious complaint)

Compliance conference (nurse submits evidence but cannot call witnesses) (if meritorious complaint)

Witnesses presented and stenographer records proceedings

Witnesses presented and stenographer records proceedings

Witnesses presented and stenographer records proceedings

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Nurse

Nurse

Nurse

Nurse

Accepts
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Accepts
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Accepts

Negotiates for less
or

Negotiates for less
or


Negotiates for less

Requests formal hearing by board

Requests formal hearing by board

Requests formal hearing by board

Board will

Board will

Board will

Dismiss charges
or

Dismiss charges
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Dismiss charges

Impose punishment

Impose punishment

Impose punishment

Board conclusion

Board conclusion

Board conclusion

Nurse accepts
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Nurse accepts
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Nurse accepts

Appeals to state court

Appeals to state court

Appeals to state court