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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    No insurance covers criminal
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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    I am not aware of any insurance policy that covers criminal activity. It is against public policy. That is what makes these cases so difficult for nurses. Many nurses feel like they have to settle...
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    Curiosity Killed the Cat and Got 50 Hospital Employees Fired

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

    As long as you access the chart for a legitimate reason pertaining to the patient's healthcare, that is fine. Check with your risk manager about putting in an entry "accessed chart to find dietary...
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    As an RN, am I responsible for the actions of an LPN?

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

    As the only RN on a mixed Med-Surg/Peds unit, taking 5 to 6 of my own patients (with no tech on most days), am I responsible for the actions of the LPN? We are not completing team nursing, just each...
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    Is getting an ADN a good decision or should I focus on a BSN?

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

    I'm a pre-nursing student. My school offers an associate degree and I do have the option to gain it. Is gaining an associate degree in nursing a good decision since I will probably get a job with it...
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    Corrections Nurse - Do I need liability insurance?

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

    I work in corrections. Quite honestly, we are always understaffed, making quality care delivery impossible. However, as stressful as it is, I do enjoy it. I have been wondering whether I should...
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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    Every day nurses are put in difficult situations. If criminal charges are looming over our head, who would want to be a nurse? This case is clearly malpractice but I don't think it is arises to the...
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    What are legal requirements for starting my own staffing agency?

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

    Hello! I have been moving towards starting my own staffing agency (employing myself), and was wondering what the legal requirements are in general. Should I seek professional help writing up a...
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    Risk for Aspiration - Should a nurse go against physician orders to raise HOB?

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

    Hello Lorie A 17 year old male went from agitated to obtunded after 40 mg. Geodon within a three-hour period. When the nurse approached the supine patient - who was now at risk for aspiration - in...
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

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

    Great post. I represented a nurse who was floated to the ER. She never worked there and had no experience. She expressed her concern but management insisted she go. A similar mistake happened but...
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    Co-worker Impersonating a Nurse - Am I obligated to report this to the BON?

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

    Dear Lorie I suspect a co-worker is impersonating a nurse. He was hired as a medical assistant, but recently states he has obtained RN licensure, although this is not supported by the state BON...
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    Independent Contractor vs. LLC - Which is more beneficial for new NP?

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

    Hi Lorie, I am a newly licensed acute care nurse practitioner in Las Vegas Nevada. I am considering accepting a job where I would be an independent contractor with a 1099. It was suggested that I...
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    Voluntarily Surrendering My License

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

    Hi Lorie Can I voluntarily surrender my California Nursing RN license - will that affect my other licenses with other states,? like Florida (where I currently practice), and the Compact - I am being...
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    Will a littering ticket stop me from taking NCLEX and getting my license?

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

    Hello Lorie, I have a littering ticket from 7 years ago that I have a warrant for. I am about to graduate and i am afraid that this will stop me from taking the the NcLex and getting my license. I...
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    Nurse's Legal Responsibilities for Patient Care

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

    Hi Lorie Could you refer me to where I can find references for teaching staff nurses about their legal responsibilities for patient care. I hear on a regular basis from nurses, "I'm not losing my...
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    How do I protect myself as a nurse writing educational material?

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

    Hello Lorie I am a pediatric triage nurse for a pediatric hospital. I have identified a need for education for parents and caretakers of young children. I would like to create passive income by...
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    Can a Nurse Practitioner be Liable if MD Makes a Mistake?

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

    Dear Lorie I am a nurse practitioner working full time. I still would like to pick up shifts as a nurse in an ICU casually. When I'm working in the ICU as a nurse, can I be held legally liable if a...
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    I broke my wrist - Can Nursing School Director force me to withdraw from school?

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

    Hello Lorie I am a nursing student and the director is forcing me to withdraw from the program because I broke my left wrist and it is in a cast for four weeks. Can I apply for a grievance and stay...
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    Will my criminal history squash my dreams of being an Oncology Nurse?

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

    Good morning Lorie, Thank you so much for giving us this forum for questions. I have a bit of dilemma so I will attempt to keep this short and to the point. I am 50 years old and a cancer...
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    Refused assignment - Under investigation for not passing meds

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

    Hi Lorie I'm under investigation for not passing all of the 6am meds on a hall that I had refused assignment of. In fact another nurse did the narc count and report. I already had a hall of my own...
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    question about subpoena

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to carmelojames123's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your state, Process Servers (who are lay people) can serve subpoenas. Subpeonas can require you to show up for Court or Deposition or provide documents. The attorney can actually sign...
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    First Psych NP Job - Do I need an attorney to review contract?

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

    Hello Lorie I am getting ready to accept my first PMHNP (psych NP) job. We've already negotiated salary, benefits, scope of job, etc. Should I have the contract reviewed by an attorney before...
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    Facility does not provide breaks - What can we do?

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

    Hello Lorie Our facility does not provide a relief nurse for rest periods or meal breaks. Our contract states 30 minute uninterrupted meal break and 3 - 15 min rest periods. What do we do to get...
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    License being unfairly held for "evaluation" - What can I do?

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

    Hello Lorie What kind of rights does someone have when their nursing license is being held by the board until they complete an "evaluation" with a monitoring program when an individual truly does...
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    Hired through outside staffing agency - Can I get out of the contract?

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

    Hello Lorie, I am a RN and work in Los Angles at a hospital in med surg and was interviewed and applied directly to the hospital but was sent to an outside agency where I signed a 2 year contract...