For what can you lose your license?

Nurses Professionalism

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Let me start by saying that I am not asking this because I am worried about losing mine.

What offenses can lead to loss of a license? The reason I ask is that many people post on here "I did XYZ and now I am worried about being reported to the BON and losing (or, many times 'loosing' :D) my license." I know this can vary state by state. Diverting narcs is, I would imagine, an offense that can cost you your license in most states. But, I have read posts where XYZ includes med errors, no calls/no shows, talking bad about their NM, etc, etc.

Just wanted to help try and set the record straight for some people.

mkjh

60 Posts

If the threats during staff meetings are correct, then breathing wrong will make you loose it :p

Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Just about anything and everything.

Rob72, ASN, RN

685 Posts

Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.

That is the reason you receive a copy of your State's Nurse Practice Act(s), shortly after you pass NCLEX.;)

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.
That is the reason you receive a copy of your State's Nurse Practice Act(s), shortly after you pass NCLEX.;)

Hmmm, I passed in July and have yet to receive such a document....

AJPV

366 Posts

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merlee

1,246 Posts

Go online and read YOUR state's practice act.

A simple med error is not a reportable act.

People have been led to believe that any thing that may lead to an incident report, or a call out, or a simple complaint is going to lead to loss of your license.

Some admins may threaten to report nurses to the BON, but then the admins may have to answer some pretty sticky questions, as well.

79Tango

689 Posts

Allowing others to do your work is a sure fire way to lose it.

MrChicagoRN, RN

2,597 Posts

Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Don't kill or beat a patient.

Don't have sex with them, drink with them, steal from them, or use their drugs.

Don't talk about them or post their amusing antics on facebook.

Don't drink & drive, take street drugs, or put your self in situations that could potentially lead to arrest.

Act within the scope of the nurse practice act, your job description & the organization's P&P.

Strive to be professional and ethical in all your interactions.

Follow these guidelines & you should be golden.

Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.
Go online and read YOUR state's practice act.

A simple med error is not a reportable act.

People have been led to believe that any thing that may lead to an incident report, or a call out, or a simple complaint is going to lead to loss of your license.

Some admins may threaten to report nurses to the BON, but then the admins may have to answer some pretty sticky questions, as well.

i agree, go to your state's page and read about it. in my second semester of nursing school we had to locate this on the state's BON website and write a paper on it.

Rob72, ASN, RN

685 Posts

Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.
Don't kill or beat a patient.

Don't have sex with them, drink with them, steal from them, or use their drugs.

Don't talk about them or post their amusing antics on facebook.

Don't drink & drive, take street drugs, or put your self in situations that could potentially lead to arrest.

Jeez, just take all the fun outta my work day, why doncha?:D

Colleen, OK may just be very "olde school", sending paper copies with your license and a congrats letter, but as noted, it is (should be) available on their site.

vagirl76

56 Posts

We had an assignment last week which was to go to the state board's website and look up people's offenses. I would start there if I were you.

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