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1. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

   nurseattorney posted a topic in General Nursing

   Norton Audubon Hospital in Kentucky fired 14 nurses and disciplined 9 other nurses for sedating patients with Diprivan without an order. The hospital has also notified the Kentucky Board of Nursing of the matter. For additional information see http:/...

2. Stealing drugs!! what's your opinion?????

   nurseattorney replied to mystc42's topic in General Nursing

   A sizeable portion of the cases in my practice involve representing nurses in BON disciplinary investigations related to allegations of drug diversion, medication theft, and + drug screens. As nurses we should encourage other nurses with impairment ...

3. working for a small home care agency, worried about my liability

   nurseattorney replied to susie Q nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have to preface this by saying that the answers to your concerns depend to a degree on state nursing law and rules and your specific questions and attending facts. Here are some guidelines. You are responsible for an accurate and timely review of ...

4. Hiya, Hiya, how about Malpractice Insurance??

   nurseattorney replied to Jay Levan's topic in General Nursing

   Nurses should consider purchasing professional liability insurance. Why? For the same reasons that you purchase life insurance, car insurance, etc., just in case something happens. Yes, you will be protected under your employer's policy in the event ...

5. I got a DUI

   nurseattorney replied to snoop's topic in General Nursing

   Whenever a nurse is convicted of a crime, there will no doubt be in an investigation by the Board of Nursing. Contact a nurse attorney in your state that practices before the BON for advice on how to proceed. Hopefully, you have professional liabilit...

6. Received license renewal notification in the mail today - WARNING

   nurseattorney replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Indiana

   RN renewal in Ohio for 2003 was by mail.