There are many reasons why someone who works in the medical profession might struggle with substance abuse. For example, they may have suffered an injury on the job that required medication. They may then have continued using the medication even when their symptoms...
Workers in a variety of different professions, from medical doctors to financial professionals, may require state licensing. The process of obtaining a Wisconsin professional license often requires undergoing testing and a background check. Licensed professionals also...
Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and other counseling professionals are bound by rules that mandate confidentiality. The promise of confidentiality is part of what gives a patient the confidence to honestly discuss their circumstances in a professional...
Nursing is a stressful profession not for the faint of heart. Between grueling 12-hour shifts and continuing education requirements to maintain your license, your nursing profession requires that you constantly recommit yourself. Working a demanding and stressful job...
When many health care professionals think about HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, they think about the fact that they can’t share their patient’s information without permission or that they have to take steps to prevent that patient...
You have made some personal and professional mistakes, and now your livelihood is in the balance. One of the outcomes is the revocation of your nursing license. You diligently worked your way through nursing school, secured a fulfilling job at a local hospital, but...
