Board of Nursing

Board of Nursing

9 Jan 2025

Can You Be a Nurse in Texas With a Felony?

Key Takeaways The Texas Board of Nursing reviews felony convictions case by case based on safety and trust risk Full criminal ...

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22 Dec 2024

The Texas Peer Assistance Program (“TPAPN”) for Texas Nurses

Key Takeaways TPAPN evaluates and monitors Texas nurses with possible impairments TPAPN stipulations can require random drug t...

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18 Dec 2024

What Happens If Your Nursing License is Revoked

Losing your nursing license in Texas doesn’t just mean you can no longer practice—it can also lead to significant consequences tha...

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14 Dec 2024

Common Reasons Nurses Lose Their Nursing License

As a law firm with expertise in professional license defense, Lype Dest Smith Lawyers understands how critical your nursing license is...

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28 Nov 2024

Can You Be a Nurse With a Misdemeanor?

It is possible to become a nurse with a misdemeanor on your record, but this depends on factors such as the nature of the ...

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13 Nov 2024

What Is Nursing Disciplinary Action?

Nurses are responsible for providing safe, ethical, and competent care. When they fall short of the standards set by the Texas Board o...

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31 Oct 2024

Nursing License Investigation Process

Nurses in Texas play an essential role in healthcare but are also subject to strict regulations. When complaints arise, the Texas Boar...

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21 Oct 2024

Anatomy of a Texas Board of Nursing Investigation Letter

Receiving a letter from the Texas Board of Nursing can be terrifying, especially if that letter says that someone has complained about...

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16 Oct 2024

Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)

Key Takeaways TPAPN is an alternative to discipline program for Texas nurses TPAPN monitors nurses with substance use or menta...

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11 Oct 2024

Do Hospitals Hire Nurses if Their Nursing License Has Been Disciplined?

Nurses facing disciplinary actions often wonder if they can continue their careers, especially when applying for hospital jobs. In Tex...

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12 Sep 2024

What Happens If a Nurse Fails a Pre-Employment Drug Test?

Key Takeaways A failed pre employment drug test usually results in withdrawal of the job offer Employers must report failed te...

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