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Will I Lose My Pharmacist License in NC if I get a DWI?

Today’s question is, will I lose my license through the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy if I get a DWI? Most likely you will not. Now, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy does not require that you immediately—or within a certain timeframe—report arrest or convictions of crimes, crimes being misdemeanors, felonies, traffic infractions, infractions of …

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NC Professional Corporation Act and Licensed Professionals

The North Carolina Professional Corporation Act, under North Carolina General Statute § 55B, defines a professional corporation and regulates it. There is a lot under this chapter, so this blog will discuss the high points. First, a professional corporation is a business entity that has filings with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office, like …

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What Happens When a Nurse Practitioner Has a Complaint Filed Against Him or Her in North Carolina?

Today’s topic is nurse practitioners and how they are regulated and what happens when a complaint is filed against them. Nurse practitioners have approval to practice through the Medical Board as well as the Board of Nursing. Nurse Practitioners have to have a RN license through the North Carolina Board of Nursing before they get …

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Does an MD or PA Have to Cooperate with a Complaint Investigation by the NC Medical Board?

Today’s blog is about whether licensed medical professionals—those licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board—are required to cooperate with a medical board licensed complaint investigation. This means whether PAs and MDs have to provide documentation to the Medical Board when a complaint is filed against them, whether they have to provide a written statement, and …

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FAQ #7 Can I Have an Attorney Present if Interviewed by a Board or Agency’s Investigator?

If a licensee is being questioned by an investigator for a Board or State Agency, do they have the right or option to have an attorney present? Yes, they do have the right or option to have an attorney present. This comes down to whether or not you have to cooperate with a state agency …

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FAQ #6 Do I Have to Self-Report an Arrest to My State Agency or Licensing Board in the State of North Carolina?

Do I have to self-report an arrest to my licensing board or agency in North Carolina? The answer to that question like many others, unfortunately, is it really depends on your state board or licensing agency. Here’s the thing though: there are arrests and then there are convictions. There are arrests for something like a …

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FAQ #5 Is My Employer in North Carolina Required by My Licensing Board or Agency to Report Me if There is an Investigation Against Me at Work?

Is my employer in North Carolina required by my licensing board or agency to report me if there is an investigation at work against me? An investigation at work would obviously be related to performance, possible ethics violation, or things of that nature. However, whether they report you is Board or Agency specific. Your employer …

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