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Questions from a Florida Nurse to a Healthcare Defense Attorney
Jan 12, 2026 | by Jeff HowellI decided to write this blog in a different format. Recently, I contacted a high school classmate who is a nurse in a large metropolitan hospital in Florida and ask....
Helpful Tips: Being Prepared for Your Appearance Before a Licensing Board
May 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceAppearing before a licensing board can be a very intimidating experience. The members of the licensing board have your livelihood in their hands and it means everything to you. First....

Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!
Dec 12, 2022 | by Jeff HowellI thought about not writing this blog. Some will think I’m just writing this to market our legal services. I’m not. This short article is just my thoughts on what....
Are you a Nurse Currently Facing Criminal Charges?
Jul 19, 2022 | by Wes PopeIt is a common misconception that the Board of Nursing is only concerned with crimes directly involving the practice of nursing. This is incorrect. Section 456.072(1)(x), Florida Statutes states that....
Healthcare Professionals and the Winding Down of Covid-19
Apr 28, 2020 | by Jeff HowellFlorida health care providers should consider legal risks as the Covid-19 pandemic lessens in intensity.....
The Florida Board of Nursing Can Discipline You for Violations in Another State!
Oct 14, 2019 | by Jeff HowellSometimes Florida Board of Nursing investigations look at violations in other states.....

Nurse Cannot Argue Her Attorney Was Ineffective After Board of Nursing Revokes Her License
Apr 26, 2017 | by Jeff HowellA recent case from the 5th District Court of Appeals presents an interesting principle. The case was not one our firm represented the nurse on but there are important points....
