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Questions from a Florida Nurse to a Healthcare Defense Attorney

Jan 12, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
I 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....
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Helpful Tips: Being Prepared for Your Appearance Before a Licensing Board

May 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Appearing 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....
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Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!

Dec 12, 2022 | by Jeff Howell
I 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....
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Are you a Nurse Currently Facing Criminal Charges?

Jul 19, 2022 | by Wes Pope
It 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....
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Healthcare Professionals and the Winding Down of Covid-19

Apr 28, 2020 | by Jeff Howell
Florida health care providers should consider legal risks as the Covid-19 pandemic lessens in intensity.....
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The Florida Board of Nursing Can Discipline You for Violations in Another State!

Oct 14, 2019 | by Jeff Howell
Sometimes Florida Board of Nursing investigations look at violations in other states.....
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Nurse Cannot Argue Her Attorney Was Ineffective After Board of Nursing Revokes Her License

Apr 26, 2017 | by Jeff Howell
A 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....
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