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Megan Blancho
Jan 6, 20211 min read
Cell Phones / Taking Pictures at Work
Having a personal cell phone at work is common, but when you are working with patients be mindful of patient privacy. Taking pictures of...

Megan Blancho
May 6, 20201 min read
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the...


Megan Blancho
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Florida Department of Health is Still Open and Processing Disciplinary Cases During Pandemic
With the anticipated increased demands on our healthcare system many of my nurse clients are asking if the Department of Health and Board...


Megan Blancho
Feb 19, 20202 min read
Investigation Letter? What Next?
Today we're going to discuss, what to do if you received one of these letters from the Department of Health stating that your license is...

Megan Blancho
Jan 22, 20201 min read
Testing Positive for THC after using CBD products
If you are a licensed nurse in the State of Florida and have tested positive for THC on a pre-employment or employer order drug test call...


Megan Blancho
Jan 16, 20192 min read
Florida IPN 2019
Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program What you need to know before you contact IPN...

Megan Blancho
Jul 26, 20181 min read
Report Plea to ANY Criminal charge in Writing (Florida Licensees)
Few people know that all licensees are required to report in writing to the Board within 30 days after entering a plea of guilty or nolo...


Megan Blancho
Jul 24, 20182 min read
Florida IPN – The Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the 5 Year Commitment
Call my office before contacting IPN. Before you contact IPN: Contact me to discuss the process and answer your questions. While IPN is...
Megan Blancho
Apr 18, 20183 min read
Letter of Investigation from Department of Health / Board of Nursing
Investigation Letter: When the letter of investigation is sent the clock starts ticking. The letter states that you have 20 days to...


Megan Blancho
Sep 27, 20172 min read
Representing Medical Licensees Throughout Florida
Serving Nurses Throughout Florida The investigation into allegations of violations of the Nurse Practice Act is a confidential...
Megan Blancho
Mar 29, 20171 min read
Florida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing Prior Criminal History
Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it is was “just a criminal traffic”...
Megan Blancho
Mar 4, 20171 min read
DOH Investigative Letter
I Received a Letter from the Florida Department of Health Regarding an Investigation. What do I need to know? The investigation letter is...
Megan Blancho
Feb 23, 20152 min read
IRS Fraud Alert!
Accounting with CJW notified my office of an IRS Bulletin with a Fraud Alert. The IRS does not contact you by phone unless you are under...

Megan Blancho
Jan 26, 20151 min read
Okaloosa Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL)
We are excited to announce the formation of the Okaloosa Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL). The founding...
Megan Blancho
Nov 17, 20141 min read
Minimum Mandatory Sentences on Drug Cases in Florida
Florida law makers have re-examined the reality of harsh minimum mandatory sentences for drug charges resulting in significant prison...
Megan Blancho
Oct 30, 20142 min read
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in Florida
Actual Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon carries a minimum-mandatory prison sentence. Minimum-mandatory sentences are served...
Megan Blancho
Oct 24, 20141 min read
Minimum Mandatory Sentences in Florida
Minimum Mandatory sentences in Florida are becoming more and more controversial. Minimum Mandatory sentences are required to be served...
Megan Blancho
Sep 17, 20143 min read
Frequently Asked Questions - Regarding Gaintime
What is Gaintime? Gaintime is an inmate's opportunity to earn a reduction (if eligible) in his/her overall sentence imposed by the court....

Megan Blancho
Sep 5, 20141 min read
Northwest Florida Daily News Features Megan Blancho at Law, PC in Business Section
On September 5, 2014, the Northwest Florida Daily News featured our law firm in their business section announcing the relocation of our...
Megan Blancho
Aug 25, 20141 min read
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for Probate?
Do I need to hire an attorney for probate? I am often asked if it is necessary to hire an attorney to have an estate probated. In almost...
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