Louisiana RN Discipline now having California Discipline because of Louisiana outcome.

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Specializes in ER.

My primary RN license is in Louisiana and it is on probation for non-narcotic discrepancies.  I also have a license in California that I never used.   I received notification that Cali was seeking discipline on my Cali license because of it.

Spoke with them and consulted with lawyers.  My options are a hearing, probation with toll or surrender.  Everything is saying not too surrender my license but I can not find any information on tolling.  I saw that the OIG list sends you a notice and allows you to give reason why you should not be on the list but im not sure I want to risk it.  
I already notified my state board so I would not get a failure to notify of California.  They just told me to keep them updated.  

I have been on my Louisiana probation for 6 months and doing great.  I thought I was through with this until now.  I just want this to be settled and continue with my Louisiana probation. 

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Am NOT surprised. Usually when one state sanctions a nurse, any and all other states with which the applicant holds a license will also be scrutinized.

Just a public safety precaution that all the state BONs follow.

Make sure your lawyers are familiar with nsg BON issues in BOTH states.

Good luck to you. 

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