Nurse Misconduct: How Off-Duty Actions Impact Professional Standing - BON Concerns

The Board of Nursing's (BON) concern regarding good professional character relates to whether the nurse's actions outside the workplace may impact their ability to safely and effectively practice nursing.

The BON may consider factors such as:

The nature and seriousness of the crime

Whether the crime is related to nursing practice

The nurse's motivation for committing the crime

The impact of the crime on the public's trust in the nursing profession

If the BON determines that the nurse's actions outside the workplace are sufficiently serious and relevant to nursing practice, they may take disciplinary action.

This action may include revoking or suspending the nurse's license to practice nursing or placing restrictions on the nurse's practice.