By Christopher E. Brown, J.D.
Nurses, did you know the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) maintains a database of all state disciplinary actions? This database, called Licensure QuickConfirm, lists all disciplinary actions from the Florida Board of Nursing and forty-six (46) other state boards. It is frequently used by hospitals and medical groups to screen potential employees.
To search the Licensure QuickConfirm list, click here.
The Boards of Nursing Supply Information to Database.
– the nurse’s name, – licensed jurisdiction,– license type– license number,
– compact status (single state or multistate),
– license original issue date,
– license expiration date,
– discipline against license, and
– discipline against privilege to practice.
Check your Profile Immediately for Errors.
If you have recently received discipline from the Florida Board of Nursing, or any other state board of nursing, it would be prudent to immediately check this website to verify that any information listed under your profile is accurate. The website clearly states that it is the nurse’s responsibility to contact the board of nursing to update his or her information.
Our law firm recently encountered errors on this database that our client contended caused him lost employment opportunities.
Contact Health Law Attorneys Experienced in Representing Nurses.
The Health Law Firm’s attorneys routinely represent nurses in Department of Health (DOH) investigations, in appearances before the Board of Nursing in licensing matters and in many other legal matters. We represent nurses across the U.S., and throughout Florida.
To contact The Health Law Firm please call (407) 331-6620 or (850) 439-1001 and visit our website at www.TheHealthLawFirm.com.
About the Author: Christopher E. Brown, J.D., is an attorney with The Health Law Firm, which has a national practice. Its main office is in the Orlando, Florida, area. www.TheHealthLawFirm.com The Health Law Firm, 1101 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, Phone: (407) 331-6620.
“The Health Law Firm” is a registered fictitious business name of George F. Indest III, P.A. – The Health Law Firm, a Florida professional service corporation, since 1999.
