In the state of Kentucky, an individual cannot work as a plumber without a plumbing license. There are two levels of licensing a plumber may qualify for: a journeyman’s license and a master plumber license. Kentucky’s plumbing license has a moral character clause...
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Nursing boards have stepped up disciplinary actions
National Practitioner Data Bank statistics show that nursing boards are increasingly taking disciplinary action against registered nurses. There were 14,092 reported incidents in 2012. Those rose steadily through 2016, with a slight decrease by 2019 when the most...
7 ways to lose a physical therapy license
Obtaining a physical therapy license represents investing untold years of energy, money and time into a career. Medical licenses allow health care professionals to contribute to the betterment of society while earning an income. Having one’s medical license taken...
What are the consequences for nurses who violate HIPAA rules?
If you’re a nurse, you’re well-acquainted with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It’s intended to protect people’s medical privacy. Health care entities and their employees know that if they fail to comply with HIPAA rules, they can...
Will you lose your liquor license for selling to a minor?
In Kentucky, as with the rest of the United States, people need to be 21-years-old or older to buy alcohol. Businesses that have a liquor license must not sell to those who are underage. Interestingly, the law in Kentucky only focuses on age, not proof of that age. It...
What conduct can threaten a Kentucky teaching license?
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board holds a lot of power when it comes to the careers of educators accused of or convicted of a crime. It can also hold teachers responsible for unethical behaviors as well. Since you have likely worked hard to become a...