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Absolutely. We have been very successful in reaching agreements with prosecutors that allow a nurse to continue in the profession even if the nurse has admitted to falsifying records. We will explain the circumstances around the misrepresentation and provide the appropriate mitigation evidence to make sure you are allowed to continue to practice the profession.

It is in your best interest to retain an attorney right away. In situations like this, I will interview you, obtain all of your medical records and prepare you for when the Board of Nursing contacts you. I will not allow you to speak to any investigators from the board. We are often able to convince the prosecutor that a prosecution is not warranted. It is almost never in your best interest to speak to an investigator from the board without an attorney present.

You should not speak to any investigator without first consulting an attorney. Anything you say can and will be used against you. It is important to consult an attorney to see if making a statement is advisable. You may also want an attorney present when this statement is made.

Yes. If you fail to attend this examination, the prosecution will obtain an Order from the State Board suspending your license; however, you should consult an attorney before attending this examination so that you are aware of what will occur during the examination and the attorney can accompany you to the appointment.

There may be mitigating factors in a relapse, which, if properly explained to the hearing examiner and board, may result in your suspension being stayed and being placed on probation. This would allow you to continue to work. There may also be problems with the urine screen test that may have resulted in a false positive.