When Moving Causes Problems

Several nurses have found themselves at the receiving end of an investigation because they did not notify the Board of Nurses when they changed their address. As a licensed professional, a nurse must keep the Board informed of where the nurse is located. In Texas, a nurse has 10 days to notify the Board of Nursing of an address change. The Board might contact a licensee for random audits of continuing education or for criminal background checks or even for an investigation into a complaint. If the Board cannot notify the licensee, the proceedings continue without the nurse. In other words, the game continues even if the nurse is not there to play defense.

So, when moving be sure to notify the Board of your new address at the same time you set up your utilities. It is a small thing that is often overlooked, but the consequences can be huge.