Pre-Paid Legal Aid Organizations for Nurses?

[A New Start]

I've just been accepted to start LVN school in August. I'm increasingly concerned about what appears to be the omnipotent powers of the the Texas B.O.N. I need an old head or two to tell me if I'm just a worry wart, or give me some guidance on how nurses protect themselves legally from unjust attacks.

I have family members in Law Enforcement. They use a pre-paid Legal aid service called C.L.E.A.T. Law Enforcement also has agressive self enforcement systems in place. No one appreciates the protection AND THE RISKS that come with due process any more than policemen/women do. When accused...........you need a professional gladiator working in your interest.

To be fair to the B.O.N., I've reviewed many disciplinary court orders and it appears the system works pretty well most of the time. Never the less, I'm a 52 year old male. I've seen my share of vindictive false attacks.

Already in school, I've seen some young students engage in some hateful attacks on each other (nothing of lasting harm or involving the B.O.N.). I just think about being a 52 year old male LVN at the mercy of one or two to those young folks (in a supervisory role), and it makes me shudder. I've been in business most of my life and I don't just lean back in the "safe" arms of omnipotent state guardian agencies or the safety of human resource departments. The B.O.N. works in the public interest (as they should), the hospitals work in the interest of their ROI (naturally). But who's going to work in MY interest besides me? I'm no attorney. Smart attorneys don't even represent themselves.

Does Texas have a pre-paid Legal Advocacy organization for Nurses?

What say ye? Worry wart, or wise old man?

Please understand. I don't seek release from accountability. I'm quite responsible. It's just that I want fairness.........even if it cost me yearly dues.

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Thanks,

A New Start

[elkpark]

I've never heard (in any state I've been in) of a "prepaid legal aid organization" for nurses, but professional Liability Insurance (frequently referred to as "malpractice insurance"), which pays for your legal representation if you're involved in a lawsuit or discplinary action related to your nursing practice, is available in all states, and many of us (nurses) would never consider working a day without it. There are multiple threads here discussing the pros and (supposed) cons; you could easily find them with the "search" button and look over what's already been discussed. I'm sure you'll also encounter some discussion of this in school.

Best wishes for your journey!