How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a
Nursing License in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, Nurses must obtain a specialized license to perform the role of a Nurse in the medical field. The road to becoming a Nurse in Pennsylvania entails extensive schooling, clinicals, and passing a licensing exam. Unfortunately, it is often a thankless job and overshadowed by the attending doctors. The hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and expense of becoming a licensed and registered Nurse in Pennsylvania are not things worth losing over a foolish mistake, such as a DUI arrest. So: How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a Nursing License in Pennsylvania?
Paul S. Peters III, Esq. understands the dire consequences of losing your Nursing license, such as threatening your ability to work and provide for yourself and your family. If you find yourself in danger of losing your Nursing license through action by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, you will need an experienced, trusted, and aggressive lawyer at your side to advocate on your behalf. Paul S. Peters III, Esq. will provide you with that needed advocacy and legal defense. Call Paul S. Peters III, Esquire at 215-291-2944.
Paul S. Peters III, Esq. is experienced and able to assist a wide range of Nursing professionals such as:
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Nursing Assistants
- Nursing Practitioners
- Emergency Room Nurses
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Pediatric Nurses
- Surgical Nurses
- Home Health Care and Assisted Living Facility Nurses
Nursing License Suspension in Pennsylvania
Given that a Nursing License means you provide an essential, lifesaving, and many times risky and dangerous service to society, the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing takes criminal convictions and other questionable actions exceptionally seriously.
Offenses Resulting in Suspension of a Nursing License in Pennsylvania
DUI
In Pennsylvania, if a licensed nurse receives a conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the conviction must be reported immediately, if not, then on the biennial license renewal application. Upon notification, The Pennsylvania Board of Nursing can take disciplinary action if:
Your DUI conviction was after at trial, a guilty plea, and even if you received ARD
It is determined you have an addition to alcohol or controlled substances
You will have a hearing before the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing to review the circumstances of the conviction, hear your position, review substance or alcohol abuse issues, and determine if your conviction compromises your character and fitness to practice medicine. Failure to disclose your conviction to the Board can result in a loss of your nursing license alone. It is essential to have an aggressive, experienced and trusted lawyer for both your DUI matter and hearing before the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Paul S. Peters III, Esquire, is the legal advocate you need.
Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Any serious felony offense such as Murder, Arson, Kidnapping, Burglary, or Rape, will undoubtedly prevent you from obtaining or result in a loss of your Nursing License. As will any conviction for all levels of sexual offenses and offenses involving harm to children. Crimes for theft can also result in a license suspension. These crimes call into question a person’s morals, ethics, character, and judgment. The crimes fall into the category of crimes of “MORAL TURPITUDE” requiring disclosure.
Mandatory Reporter
As a licensed Nurse, you are considered a MANDATORY REPORTER in Pennsylvania regarding suspected child abuse. If you fail to uphold the duties and requirements of a MANDATORY REPORTER you will face criminal charges and consequences, as well as the loss of your job and Nursing license.
Substance or Alcohol Abuse
If accused or suspected of substance or alcohol abuse while practicing Nursing, your nursing license will be threatened depending on the nature and circumstances. Substance and alcohol abuse issues are extremely concerning given the nature of a nurse’s job and a nurse’s access to prescription medicine. If abuse is suspected, you will face an investigation and hearing by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, be required to attend and complete treatment, and your license placed on probation, restrictions, or suspended.
If you are facing criminal charges, any of which can impact your Nursing license in Pennsylvania and will require at least disclosure to the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, you must have competent and aggressive legal representation. Paul S. Peters III, Esquire, with his 20-years of legal experience in criminal defense and licensing defense, will provide the trusted, experienced, and zealous legal advocacy needed to protect your liberty and nursing license.
How We Can Help
If you are a Nurse and facing DUI or other criminal charges, you must immediately obtain an experienced, trusted, and aggressive Criminal and License Defense Lawyer. You will need representation for both the DUI or other criminal charges and defense of your Nursing license before the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Paul S. Peters III, Esq. is the trusted, experienced, and aggressive legal partner needed to defend your rights and Nursing license in Criminal Court and before the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
Paul S. Peters III, Esq. handles matters in Pennsylvania arising in: Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, Northampton, and Berks, County, just to name a few.
Hopefully you do not have to ask the questions: How Does a Criminal Conviction Affect a Nursing License in Pennsylvania? If you do, then Do Not waste one minute, contact the Aggressive, Experienced, Trusted, and Compassionate Pennsylvania Criminal and Nursing License Defense Lawyer, Paul S. Peters III, Esq.
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If your Professional license is at risk in any of the following Pennsylvania Counties: Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, Northampton, Berks, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntington, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, York Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming County
It is important you contact the trusted, aggressive, and experienced Pennsylvania Professional and Occupational License Defense Attorney:
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215-291-2944
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