The rules relative to
inactive license status are the principal subject of Weinstein's article; they are in my opinion particularly confusing, illogical, and unjust.
Currently, only 29 states will even allow individuals to obtain a de nouo
inactive license without the actual sponsorship of the employer.
There is no charge to change the status from active to inactive; however there will be a fee to reactivate an
inactive license.
The North Carolina Medical Board revoked his
inactive license last August for testimony he gave in that state.
And if that physician with an
inactive license leaves Florida for another state, that state also may take action against the physician.
A nurse with an inactive status license may continue to use nursing titles such as RN or LPN, but may not practice nursing with an
inactive license.
Miller said he wanted selectmen at their next meeting to discuss an
inactive license held by Bennett J.
Other issues we have participated in informing on this year include: Colorado statutes for physician signatures,
inactive license status, Board of Nursing updates and rule changes, insurance requirements for APNs, disability wait lists, malpractice insurance legislation, disciplinary review process for RNs and APNs.
AB 117 (Niello, Ma) Requires
Inactive License Status Disclosure
CalCPA will pursue implementation of a requirement that CPAs with an
inactive license disclose that fact when they are using the designation so there is no confusion as to their status.
More
inactive licenses will be revoked shortly after completing all formalities.
