What is the Role of a Nursing Board Investigator?

I was contacted by a nurse regarding a pending disciplinary investigation and complaint filed against her license with a State Nursing Board.

According to the nurse, a Nursing Board Investigator indicated that attorney representation was not necessary.

Magical Moment. If you have to question whether or not you need an attorney in any given situation, then you need to speak with an attorney. As a professional nurse, you shouldn't need or require an affirmative response from anyone (your nursing supervisor, law enforcement agent, drug diversion task force officer, attorney general investigator, regulatory enforcement agent, nursing board investigator, etc.) on whether or not you need to seek legal counsel to protect your nursing license and your livelihood.

Trust your instincts! If you instincts tell you need an attorney, then invoke your right to attorney representation.

I found this on the internet and its a public document. Its the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), job description for a Nursing Board Enforcement Agent. See http://www.das.ohio.gov/hrd/cspecs/classpdf/2162.pdf.

Read the job description and you will know the role of a State Board of Nursing Investigator or Enforcement Agent if and when you are contacted regarding a complaint filed against your license.