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Management of CareQuestion 689 of 2368

Which body can suspend or revoke a nurse's license?

  1. A civil court
  2. A malpractice insurance company
  3. The nurse's employer
  4. The State Board of Nursing
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Correct answer: The State Board of Nursing

The civil justice system cannot rule on a license. That is the Board's responsibility through its disciplinary process.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: Professional Liability and Your Nursing License. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026