Q: Doesn’t my union or employee association already provide this kind of protection?

A: Maybe. Maybe not. It varies from one union to the next. Even unions which provide some form of assistance for defense of your professional license may not have access to or provide expert attorneys who are uniquely experienced with professional license defense matters, as all RN Guardian attorneys are.

 

Q: Doesn’t my professional malpractice insurance plan already provide this kind of protection?

A: Maybe. Maybe not. It varies from one malpractice insurance policy to the next. Even policies which claim to offer legal representation for defense of your professional license may not provide an attorney who is an expert in the defense of RN Guardian licenses and California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) matters, the way RN Guardian attorneys are. Also, with legal represenation provided through malpractice insurance, you may not have any access to an attorney until just prior to an administrative hearing set by the BRN, compared to representation through RN Guardian membership, where an attorney is provided from the very begining of any investigation by BRN.

 

Q: Will RN Guardian help me during a BRN investigation?

A: Yes. Once coverage has been granted, RN Guardian will provide advice, consultation, and other representational services to help you deal with a BRN investigation. This is the case even if the investigation never leads to any form of charges or allegations of misconduct. Your RN Guardian attorney will represent you during any interview or other fact finding procedure.

 

Q: Will I get a lawyer to represent me?

A: Yes. RN Guardian will provide you a lawyer who is an expert in licensing investigations and appeals. Your lawyer will be able to focus on you and your appeal and provide you the best representation possible.

 

Q: Is my RN Guardian membership affected if I change jobs?

A: No. Your RN Guardian membership is wholly independent from your employment. You can change jobs or stop working altogether and still maintain the benefits through RN Guardian.

 

Q: Will RN Guardian protect me if I belong to a union or employee association?

A: Yes. Your RN Guardian benefits are supplemental to any benefits or representation you receive from your union or employee association. RN Guardian is designed to protect your license and has expert lawyers who are trained to do just that. Many employee associations encourage RN Guardian membership as a complementary benefit to their members.

 

Q: How does my malpractice insurance affect my RN Guardian benefits?

A: RN Guardian will provide you representation whether or not you have malpractice insurance.