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What happens after the investigation?

The Board of Nursing reviews the investigative report and decides how to proceed. The Board considers alleged violations based on the merits of each case and potential danger to the public. The threshold for imposing discipline is a violation of the Nursing Practice Act. The Board may decide to dismiss the case if the allegations in the complaint were not verified through the investigative process. If the allegations were verified, the Board proceeds to issue a Notice of Contemplated Action (NCA), which is the legal document charging the nurse with a violation of the Nursing Practice Act and giving the nurse instructions to request a hearing. The NCA is sent by certified mail to licensee at the address on file with the Board of Nursing.

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