Are you a doctor, dentist, nurse or a pharmacist? If you are a licensed medical professional, a DUI can not only keep you off the road, it can put the brakes on your career. A DUI is a very serious charge that not only carries penalties in court, it could also carry heavy consequences with…
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What a DUI Means for Nurses in PA
“I got arrested for a DUI. What will happen to my nursing license?” At The McShane Firm, we represent a lot of professionals who need to protect their careers. People who can’t afford to get a DUI- hire The McShane Firm. For a free consultation, call us now at (717) 657-3900. What happens to your…
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One common question we get from nurses charged with a DUI is “Will I lost my license to practice?” This depends on your disciplinary and criminal history as well as a number of procedures which need to be followed. At The McShane Firm, we represent a lot of professionals who need to protect their careers. …
read more » Regulations Issued by The State Board of Nursing Require Criminal Charges to be Reported
If you are a nurse and have been charged with a DUI or other criminal offense, there are specific reporting rules you must abide by in order to keep your license in good standing. This applies to professional nurses, practical nurses and licensed dietitian-nutritionists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. According to the bulletin, (you can read…
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How a DUI Can Affect Licensed Professionals
While many people may think that a DUI is irrelevant to their professional license, the reality is that a DUI conviction can have long term, unexpected consequences for one’s career and reputation. Some licenses may be revoked or suspended. Also future professional license applicants may also be ineligible from obtaining a new license. In many cases,…
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