Ways A New Orleans Nursing Defense Attorney Can Help! Nursing Board Complaint Are you worried someone might file a nursing board complaint against you? It is important to remember that anyone can file a complaint against you with the board of nursing, including a patient, co-worker, insurance company, family member, ex-spouse, etc... Once a [...]

Social Worker Disciplinary Actions and Hearing Procedures The law regarding disciplinary actions for social workers in Louisiana is located at La. R.S. 37:2717. The statute is part of the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act and states in pertinent part: Reasons for Disciplinary Action The Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners shall have the power [...]

Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Louisiana Psychologist License The Louisiana statute regarding disciplining a licensed psychologist may be found at La. R.S. 37:2359.  This law states in pertinent part the following: A psychologist and anyone under the supervision of a psychologist shall conduct their activities in conformity with ethical and professional standards promulgated by the [...]

Applying for a Psychologist License In Louisiana Laws The statute pertaining to the licensing of Psychologists in Louisiana may be found at La. R.S. 37:2356. This statute states in pertinent part: The board shall issue a license as a psychologist to each applicant who files an application upon a form and in such a [...]

New Passing Score for Louisiana Practical Nurses in 2020 Today the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) announced that it has raised the passing standard for the NCLEX-PN Examination (National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses).  The new passing standard is -0.18 logits, 0.03 logits higher than the current standard of -0.21 [...]