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    Falsely accused of falsifying documentation: What should I do?

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

    I was falsely accused of falsifying documentation at work. My employer conducted an internal investigation and concluded I falsified documents. In the investigation report it states things I...
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD posted a topic in Nursing News

    You may recall the July 2017 case of Alex Wubbels, a Salt Lake City nurse who was arrested for refusing a police officer's command to draw blood from a comatose auto accident victim without a...
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    When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know What to Do

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

    When a patient comes in unconscious, then there is an emergency consent doctrine which means patients can be treated in an emergency situation. That does not mean they can do things which are not...
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    Am I responsible for mistakes made by a co-worker nurse with restricted license?

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

    I work in a small hospital in central Texas and they have recently hired an RN that is on stipulations. We are at a rural facility and the ER is staffed with 2 RN's and one doctor. She is on...
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    It Can Happen to You: BON

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

    Here are a few ways in which nurses can be called before the Board and how you can protect yourself. Arrests, Charges, Convictions The first and obvious the Board feels that you are a nurse...
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    Will my NCLEX application be rejected because of suspended Dubai license?

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

    I am a 30 yo Filipino nurse working in Dubai for 7 years as a senior nurse. There was an accusation against me and unfortunately, I was terminated by my employer because of that. A police...
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    Opening a Weight Loss Clinic with Telemedicine Visits - Potential Liability Issues??

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

    I'm opening a weight loss clinic in Texas and have a supervising physician. I want to offer telemedicine visits. What are the liabilities associated with telemedicine? I'm wondering because the...
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    Interested in Starting a Business: Where Should I Start?

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

    I am currently an LPN and R.N. student I want to start a business where I collaborate directly with nursing homes or patient families to provide residents to participate in offsite activities. For...
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    Can my license be taken away for "human error" on the Board's part?

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

    I received my ADN March 31, 2017. I decided to take my boards on September 13 of that same year, I had 82 questions. NMBON issued me a license, to which I took to the floor precepting, after 4 days on...
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    Letter from Attorney General - I'm Being Investigated

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

    I would strongly suggest you hire an attorney. They allowed you to test and now they are deciding if any sanctions should be put on your
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    Letter from Attorney General - I'm Being Investigated

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

    I have received a letter from the attorney general that I am being investigated. It says that I am to respond within 20 days of the date of the letter. Can I request more time to respond so that I am...
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    I Am A Sober Nurse, But Only for Today

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your sobriety. I cannot imagine all the obstacles you faced. I represent nurses in your situation and all too often I hear a similar story but they don't know what is on the other...
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    Should I Carry My Own Malpractice Insurance?

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

    Many times nurses are not named individually in a lawsuit; it is their employer. The employer has an obligation to defend you and cover you for any of your actions as long as you were acting within...
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    Is documenting response to PRN meds long after the fact legal?

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

    Our facility requires a response to all prn medications, charted on the eMAR within one hour of administration. When this is not done, they give us a list of them to go back and do. Sometimes this is...
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    Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil: Will I Have Problems with My BON?

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

    I have been thinking about getting a medical marijuana prescription for my chronic pain. But, recently, I've been reading about CBD and know that in some states, CBD oil is legal. Would I be able to...
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    Is my license suspended immediately after I self-report an arrest?

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to c.dom's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Each state has different laws regarding self reporting. Some require to report an arrest and others require it after a
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    Help Needed......

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to LC0929's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You don't have to go into treatment. Just complete the evaluation to show you do not have a substance abuse
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    Help Needed......

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to LC0929's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is a Model Nurse Practice Act but each state has their own Nurse Practice Act and they are all different and may not be based on the Model. The statutes are different in each state too....
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    Help Needed......

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to LC0929's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Each state has the authority to regulate nursing practice. Your license is not reciprocal unless you have an e-compact license. It is a nurse's responsibility to keep the Board apprised of their...
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    Best strategies for handling absenteeism

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

    What would be the best strategies for handling absenteeism? Hello, Dealing with Absenteeism: I am not sure if you are asking how to handle your absenteeism or as a manager. I just had this...
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    Best strategies for handling absenteeism

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

    I agree that a nurse should not work when she is contagious and I think a lot of us do because of the strict attendance rules of
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    Best strategies for handling absenteeism

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

    I am sorry you feel that way. All I can say is that the Indiana state Board of Nursing on numerous ocassions expressed their concern for nurses who have been written up or terminated for attendance,...
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    Is my license suspended immediately after I self-report an arrest?

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to c.dom's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am a nurse attorney although not licensed in LA. The state cannot deprive you of a property interest, your license, without what is called due process and an opportunity to be heard. They can call...
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    Travel nurse - Can my wages be garnished because I couldn't find housing?

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

    Hi, Lorie I have a question. I had to cancel my travel nurse assignment due to myself not being able to find housing. I am also pregnant. Because I just started and only received one paycheck, I...
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    Terminated for HIPAA Violation - What Will Happen Now?

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

    Yesterday I was terminated from my job for a HIPAA violation. Basically I looked in the chart of a patient that a CPR was called overhead for as I worked in ICU and was up for admission so it...