Disciplinary Actions
To view public documents relating to disciplinary actions taken by the Board, you may search by the individual's name or license number through the BreEZe License Verification system. If the documents are not available for a discipline related matter, you may contact the Board's Enforcement Unit.
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Pursuant to Sections 2518.6(a)(1) and 2576.6(a)(1) of the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians regulations, respectively, licensed vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians are required to report to the Board instances of unprofessional conduct by their fellow licensees.
The Board requests your cooperation in reporting any violations or suspected violations of the licensing statutes to this agency immediately.
Definitions
- Cite and Fine Order:
- The licensee is issued a citation and required to pay a fine commensurate with the violation committed.
- Interim Suspension Order:
- An Order issued by an administrative law judge suspending or otherwise restricting a licensee’s license pending further administrative action.
- PC 23 Order:
- An Order regarding suspension, probation or other conditions to be imposed on a criminal defendant licensee pending administrative action.
- Probation:
- The license is placed on probationary status which includes specific terms and conditions of compliance. Licensee must successfully complete probationary period to return license to clear status.
- Public Reprimand:
- A formal reprimand issued by the Board.
- Revoked:
- The license is taken away from the licensee for a minimum of one year. Reinstatement of the license is granted only after the licensee has petitioned the Board, at a formal hearing, and provided clear and convincing proof of rehabilitation.
- Revoked, Stayed, Probation:
- "Stayed" means the revocation is lifted contingent on successful completion of probation. Professional practice may continue so long as the licensee complies with specified probationary terms and conditions. Violation of probation may result in the revocation that was lifted by the stay.
- Voluntary Surrender:
- The licensee has surrendered the license as a resolution to a disciplinary matter. The individual can no longer practice vocational nursing in California. The license is surrendered for a minimum of one year. Reinstatement of the license is granted only after the licensee has petitioned the Board, at a formal hearing, and provided clear and convincing proof of rehabilitation.
- Suspension:
- The licensee is prohibited from practicing for a specific period.
Accusations Filed by Month
- December 2024
- November 2024
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021