When a licensee's behavior necessitates disciplinary action, who reviews the case?

When a licensee's behavior necessitates disciplinary action, who reviews the case?

• A. A panel from the Florida Board of Nursing
• B. The Governor
• C. The court
• D. The nurse's employer

Answer: (A)

In Florida, the body that regulates nursing practice and licensure is the Florida Board of Nursing. When a licensee’s conduct could warrant discipline, the Board reviews the case, typically through a disciplinary panel composed of Board members. This panel weighs the evidence, determines whether regulatory violations occurred, and decides on the appropriate sanctions. The Governor, the court (except on later judicial review), and the nurse’s employer do not review and decide licensure actions; the Board holds the authority to review and discipline.

In Florida, the body that regulates nursing practice and licensure is the Florida Board of Nursing. When a licensee’s conduct could warrant discipline, the Board reviews the case, typically through a disciplinary panel composed of Board members. This panel weighs the evidence, determines whether regulatory violations occurred, and decides on the appropriate sanctions. The Governor, the court (except on later judicial review), and the nurse’s employer do not review and decide licensure actions; the Board holds the authority to review and discipline.