Attention: Pennsylvania Registered Nurse
As of October 17, 2015, a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse is now required to report pending criminal charges within 30 days of the filing of criminal charges. In addition, if you have received disciplinary action in another state you are required to report the final disposition to the Board within 90 days. Pursuant to Title 49 of the Pennsylvania Code, chapter 21:
- 21.29a. Reporting of crimes and disciplinary action.
(a) A registered nurse shall notify the Board of pending criminal charges within 30 days of the filing of the criminal charges or on the biennial renewal application under § 21.29(c)(4) (relating to expiration and renewal of license), whichever is sooner.
(b) A registered nurse shall notify the Board of a criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or an admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application under § 21.29(c)(4), whichever is sooner.
(c) A registered nurse shall notify the Board of disciplinary action in the nature of a final order taken against the registered nurse by the licensing authority of another state, territory or country within 90 days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action, or on the biennial renewal application under § 21.29(c)(4), whichever is sooner.
Reporting pending charges can be made online at:
https://www.mylicense.state.pa.us/BPOAFormBuilder/Login_licensee.aspx
If you are a registered nurse in Pennsylvania and you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime you should consult with an attorney to know your rights. An experienced attorney at the Mazza Law Group will guide you through the process of both the criminal justice system and the professional licensing disciplinary procedure . Contact us today!
Attention: Pennsylvania Registered Nurse was last modified: April 12th, 2016 by William Arbuckle