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What Professional Engineers Need To Know About Generative AI

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably know about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is being used in all sorts of industries and professions. Many people even use it for everyday tasks such as generating emails and creating shopping lists. Generative AI is taking over many professions, so as a… Read More »

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Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

The workplace can bring about various ethical dilemmas. You may be an accountant who feels like they have a duty to fudge their client’s financial numbers to make them look more favorable. Or maybe you found out that a colleague used a company credit card for personal items. These are issues that can make… Read More »

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Real Estate Agent Didn’t Breach Fiduciary Duty, Court Rules

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

When someone goes wrong with the purchase or sale of a home, many people are quick to blame the real estate agent involved. However, the agent is not always at fault, especially when the client has an obligation to fully read and understand the terms of a contract they are signing. A woman hired… Read More »

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Nurse’s License Suspended After Animal Abuse Conviction

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

A person’s actions outside of the workplace can sometimes affect their job. For example, professional drivers who get DUIs on their personal time may get fired from their jobs. Abusing a person or animal can be a major offense for someone who works in the medical field. Ethics is a key issue in the… Read More »

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Common Ethical Issues For CPAs

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

If you are a licensed professional, you will likely have to deal with an ethical issue at some point. Certified public accountants (CPAs) are no exception. Because they deal with money, ethics come into play on a daily basis. Do they report the truth? Should they fudge the numbers to make a client happier?… Read More »

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Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Engineering

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Professional engineering is not just about creating buildings, bridges, and other structures. The field is also about fairness and equity. It’s about being inclusive. It’s about being ethical. In the United States, companies are focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to avoid discrimination and bias. The engineering field has been no exception…. Read More »

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Ethics In Referral Marketing For Brokers

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Real estate agents and brokers are often knowledgeable and versatile people who can assist home buyers and sellers with a variety of services. People who are buying or selling may need other services and that is where a real estate agent can be helpful. For example, some agents offer relocation services, which could be… Read More »

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Importance Of Ethics In Nursing

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Nurses are an important part of the healthcare industry. Sure, doctors have the knowledge and skills to diagnose diseases and create treatment plans, but nurses are the ones who provide the day-to-day care. Nurses are also the ones who may be required to make decisions beneficial to the patient. As such, nurses often come… Read More »

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Dentist’s License Suspended For Contamination Issues

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

Contamination is a significant concern in dentistry due to the potential transmission of infectious diseases between patients and dental healthcare workers. Because of this, state licensing boards have strict requirements in place regarding the prevention of contamination. A dentist from North Carolina has had her license suspended for contamination issues. She has been accused… Read More »

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Moral Dilemma: Ethics Not Often Taught To Professional Engineers

By David P. Rankin, P.A. |

College engineering classes tend to teach a lot about the technical aspects of being an engineer, which is great. Professional engineers need to have the skills to create safe structures, such as bridges, roads, and homes. However, there is more to being a professional engineer than just learning skills and computer software. School needs… Read More »