Can I Go to Jail Over a Nursing Complaint?

If you’re in the field of nursing, then there is the possibility that one day you may have a complaint filed against you. The process can be very intimidating. All sorts of questions may arise, but few are likely to be as pressing as questions regarding the legal implications of a complaint against your license. Let’s take a look at what kinds of legal outcomes may result from a nursing investigation.

The Complaint Process

Before we explain possible legal ramifications, let’s briefly recap what occurs during the complaint process itself, so that legal or criminal consequences are given a contextual basis.