Together, they meet often to oversee board of nursing activities and to take disciplinary action on nurse licenses as necessary. After the Complaint Is Made The board of nursing takes complaints about nurses seriously. As soon as a complaint is received at the board of nursing, work begins. First, a determination is made as to whether or not the facts, as alleged, violate existing laws or regulations that govern the nurse's practice. If a violation of law or rule did indeed occur, and the violator is licensed as a nurse, then an immediate investigation into the facts of the case is begun.
Evidence is gathered and interviews are conducted.
During this hearing, both sides may present evidence and witnesses. Lawyers will be present. The board of nursing determines and issues the sanction. All final actions of disciplinary proceedings, except dismissals, are published at least twice a year in the Board Newsletter and are also furnished quarterly to the Attorney General's Office.