Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD has 34 years experience and specializes in Medical Legal Consultant.

Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's Latest Activity

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   License surrender vs out of state probation

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Jaclyncanada's topic in Recovery

   Are you represented by an attorney?
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   allnurses Defeats Test Prep Firm in Defamation Lawsuit

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to allnurses's topic in Headlines

   Congratulations. What a huge well deserved win. The constitution prevails. Unfortunately, in our legal system, anyone can file a lawsuit and each party pays to defend itself.
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   License surrender vs out of state probation

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Jaclyncanada's topic in Recovery

   I strongly caution nurses not to surrender their license. There are too many collateral issues that can arise. You said that you will not be on the OIG list. That is not true. Anyone who surrenders or has their license revoked can be on the exclu...
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   Can I Refuse to Work If My Facility Does Not Have Proper Personal Protective Equipment?

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in COVID

   This is what was sent out by the Oregon Board of Nursing where I took the quote. However it appears the Board has modified it slightly.
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   Can I Refuse to Work If My Facility Does Not Have Proper Personal Protective Equipment?

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD posted a topic in COVID

   Can I Refuse to Work If My Facility Does Not Have Proper Personal Protective Equipment? The number 1 question that I have been asked during this time of COVID-19 is, “Do I have to work if my facility does not have personal protective equipment?” Unfo...
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   Need Your Advice ASAP

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to DallasRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Trust your gut. I always say it is better to get another job because you cannot get another license. If your facility does not have policies and procedures, that is the place to start. If they don't have them, start a committee. That is your best ...
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   What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

   This sets a bad precedent. If something happens to you, you are not covered by worker's comp. Also, if you access charts and you are not on the clock, legally it is a HIPAA violation although your hospital would probably never do anything about it....
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   How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Career Support

   There are 2 types of legal nurse consultants. The first is behind the scenes consultant. These nurses do not testify. The second is an expert witness. Some attorneys prefer that an expert is not a professional witness.
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   How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant

   Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD posted a topic in Career Support

   There are many times I am asked, “How can I become a legal nurse consultant?” Actually, you already are! The only thing an attorney would hire you for is your nursing knowledge and expertise. There is nothing extra that you need in either of those a...
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    Putting in orders without an order.

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    If you put in an order without a physician's order, your license is at risk. You are practicing outside the scope of your nursing license. You must have a policy and procedure or standing orders which allow you to put in an order. In addition, ther...
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    Stayed suspension

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Rn061886's topic in General Nursing

    The best defense is a strong offense. I would recommend hiring an attorney. You can find a nurse attorney at TAANA.org. The attorney needs to see the evidence against you to make sure the state can prove their case. Just agreeing to something wit...
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    Is disclosing a mental health record that awful of a thing to do?

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD posted a topic in Career Support

    I was drug tested at work, the only thing that I was positive for was my prescribed Clonazepam. However, I know benzos are abused (I truly didn’t abuse mine), so I kind of expected the BON to look into this. They did and now I have to do an eval. I’m...
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    Is admin leave a way to basically terminate you slowly?

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD posted a topic in Career Support

    Without going into too much detail, my patient declined the AM shift prior leading up to PM shift. So I was handed off a patient in decline and it was discovered on my shift. I was not able to conduct a full neuro assessment during AM meds. They put ...
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    Board of Nursing Complaint

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Power2020's topic in Advanced

    Definitely get a lawyer. Do not respond yourself. Nurses tend to overshare which could get them in more trouble. Attorneys are trained on how best to respond and protect you. I suggest finding a nurse attorney at TAANA.org. You can also check ou...
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    Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this is happening. As nurses, our identity is tied to our jobs. When things change, it affects who we believe we are. The truth is you are a good nurse who got trapped in a bad situation. Whenever there is a he said, she said, the hospi...