Anyone get board discipline lowered or dismissed?

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Hi,

A few years ago I was accused of not properly assessing a patient. I don’t want to give too much detail, but now I am being investigation and have been offered a probated suspensions and a fine. This will appear on my license and on the BON. I am being represented by a lawyer and we are going before the board to get the case dismissed or lowered. Has anyone else had a case like this and we’re you able to get it lowered to a no public reprimand?

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Specializes in ER.

I've been reported to the board twice, and both times I mailed in my reply and got a letter back saying essentially that they had read my response "and we consider the matter closed." It's hard to advise anyone without knowing the gory details, but if you are meeting national standards, and any deviation is because of patient care needs, you should be OK.

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Specializes in psych.

This varies SO MUCH state to state. My recommendation is fight it. Don't take the "plea deal". Your lawyer should be able to get it dismissed

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Specializes in Psychiatric RN.

I'm happy to share my story with you - feel free to e-mail me [email protected]

I lawyered up and we attempted to get a letter of reprimand but they wouldn't budge and we had to take the deal of probation. had the option to present to a judge but the caveat is that it will be more permanent than what's with the BON - CA BON leaves the decision and order on the licensee's account for a certain number of years depending on the offence. 

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On 3/18/2022 at 8:21 PM, xbananachipsx said:

I'm happy to share my story with you - feel free to e-mail me [email protected]

I lawyered up and we attempted to get a letter of reprimand but they wouldn't budge and we had to take the deal of probation. had the option to present to a judge but the caveat is that it will be more permanent than what's with the BON - CA BON leaves the decision and order on the licensee's account for a certain number of years depending on the offence. 

I emailed you. 

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