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Arizona Nursing Board Attorney | Nursing Lawyer

The job of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (located in Phoenix, AZ) is to protect and promote the medical welfare of the people of Arizona. They do this by ensuring each professional holding a license as a nurse in Arizona can practice safely and promote health. 

It means the Arizona Board of Nursing has the authority to discipline the license and practice of any nurse that comes in contact with Arizona.


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Chelle Law’s Arizona Nurse License Lawyer has represented over 600 nurses before the Board and has the professional license defense experience needed to defend the rights of nurses with Arizona State Board of Nursing healthcare litigation matters.

Our office and defense attorney assists different types of nurses:

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Arizona Nursing License Complaint

Who can file a complaint against a nurse? Patients, Health Care Facilities, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can contact the Board and allege legal violations.

Arizona Nursing License Complaint

When the Arizona State Board of Nursing receives a complaint, the Board initiates an investigation into the complaint (if the Board has jurisdiction and no one dismisses the complaint), and they open a case. After this happens, the nurse receives notice, and the AZBN assigns an investigator to the case. 

Please note having a lawyer during this step can be crucial and can protect your rights. It is because a nurse must submit a response and interview with the investigator while possibly appearing at an AZ Board of Nursing Meeting. 

Our office can assist nurses with interpreting Arizona law.

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AZ Nurses Application Denial Assistance

Applicants to the Arizona Board of Nursing who have a criminal history from years ago (like a DUI) or previous case discipline by the Arizona Board of Nursing (or any other Nursing Board) may be subject to denial of their application for licensure. Thus, the Arizona Board of Nursing will investigate those with a criminal or disciplinary history from other licensing boards after receiving contact for an investigation.

Reporting a Misdemeanor to the Health Care Board

Nurses with a valid license with the Arizona Board of Nursing or pending applicants must notify the Board of Nursing of any criminal charge that may affect patient safety within ten (10) business days (like a DUI). 

Nurses should learn what crimes an individual must report and the potential discipline that can come with it.

Alternative to Discipline Program

The Alternative to Discipline Program (ATD) is the Board’s non-disciplinary, confidential monitoring division for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and CRNAs licensed in Arizona. 

ATD is for nurses with medical problems, substance use disorders, or mental health conditions. Nurses who wish to participate in the ATD program must voluntarily request entry and meet specific eligibility criteria without lawyer assistance.

Arizona State Board Administrative Appeal and Hearing Litigation

Any professional nurse licensee may request a legal appeal of an Arizona State Board of Nursing disciplinary action to an administrative law judge with the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in Phoenix. 

In some instances, a case is sent automatically to OAH. The OAH conducts the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

Administrative Law Judge Process

The administrative process is not as formal as a trial but is similar. Each party presents evidence using documents or sworn testimony. Each party also gives an opening and closing argument, which should explain why the judge should rule one way or the other. 

A nurse’s lawyer can cross-examine witnesses and testify on their behalf. After completing it, the ALJ reviews the transcripts and evidence and makes a recommendation. However, the Board decides to accept, reject or modify the ALJ’s decision. If an individual feels there has been a mistake, they can request a rehearing.

AZ Nurse Practice Unprofessional Conduct Actions

Nurses holding a license or certification in Arizona can face license actions by the AZ Board of Nursing for any investigatory matters. If the AZBN determines formal licensing action is necessary, it will happen after the completion of an investigation. 

It’s the job of the Board to review any complaint alleging a violation of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act (“NPA”) and Arizona law. Thus, at an Arizona Nursing Board Meeting, the Board will vote to determine the outcome of each investigation. 

Therefore, one may need a defense attorney. The Board can vote on a non-disciplinary outcome or vote to offer the nurse a formal discipline.

Examples of Disciplinary Actions include:

  • CASE DISMISSAL: The Board may dismiss a case if they determine there was not a violation of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act or Arizona law.
  • LETTER OF CONCERN: A letter from the AZBN expressing concern that the nurse’s conduct was not ideal. However, the behavior does not necessarily violate the NPA. (Not uncommon for a first-time DUI)
  • ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: The Board may impose an administrative penalty of not more than one thousand dollars.
  • REVOCATION: If the AZBN revokes a nurse’s license, the nurse will be unable to provide care for a minimum of five years. After five years, the nurse will have to reapply for their license after the five-year period has ended. If the nurse reapplies for licensure, they must demonstrate that they have rectified what would be grounds for revocation (substance abuse, mental health problems, criminal convictions, medical issues). 
  • VOLUNTARY SURRENDER: The nurse voluntarily gives up their license. The benefit of a voluntary surrender is that the Board usually reduces the time until a nurse can reapply (between 2 to 3 years).
  • SUSPENSION: Suspension stops the nurse from practicing as a nurse for a while until the Board lifts the suspension.
  • PROBATION: The board offers probation through a Consent Agreement. The Consent Agreement requires the nurse to do certain things (drug testing, work supervision, counseling, continuing education). Alternatively, refrain from doing things (unsupervised nursing like home health, working under the Nursing Licensure Compact, using alcohol, etc.).
  • DECREE OF CENSURE: A decree of censure is the lowest level of formal discipline. There are no probationary requirements, but the Order will be listed on the website forever.
  • CIVIL PENALTY: This is similar to a Decree of Censure. The difference is a nurse can receive a fine (up to $1000 per violation). The Civil Penalty is listed for a period of five yrs as well.
Examples of Disciplinary Actions

Contact Our AZ Professional Medical Attorneys Located in Phoenix

If you’re interested in learning more about our nurse attorney’s services (located in Phoenix) and how to protect your rights, set up a consultation with the lawyers with Chelle Law and our Arizona Nursing Attorney reach out to us today.

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“When I set out to attempt to get an initial nursing license despite having multiple legal issues from partying as a younger adult, someone told me Robert Chelle was THE attorney to hire….With Mr. Chelle’s help, I was able to realize that dream: I am an RN today with a promising career ahead of me…You’ve got so much invested in your career to risk representing yourself. In my case, I had invested 2.5 years of time and tens of thousands of dollars on school before I contacted Mr. Chelle. He and his team were able to provide me results that were essential to being able to start my career..”

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