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    How does a jury or media feel about NP firing patient over a bill?

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

    Hi Lorie Is firing patients for non-payment seen differently than firing patients for other reasons such as violence at the office? Especially where the patient may not be able to get another...
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    How Did You Become a Nurse Attorney?

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

    There was no divine plan or calling for me to become a nurse attorney. But there was a path that brought me here and I am so grateful. The Beginning... When I was 10 years old and at Summer...
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    How will a criminal conviction affect my future license?

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

    Hi Lorie, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I was wondering how criminal conviction could affect my future RN license. I recently received a criminal conviction for driving with a...
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    Should I go back to school with 2 misdemeanors?

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

    Dear Lorie I have two misdemeanors. One charge assault with a deadly weapon and second charge assault likely to cause great bodily injury. I am a LVN in California. I want to get my RN. Should I go...
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    If I apply for compact license, will an an arrest appear on background check?

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

    Hello Lorie I was arrested for a DUI on New Years Day. I was not guilty and am having my case tried with a jury. If I attempt to obtain a compact license, would the arrest appear during a background...
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

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

    Is it legal to make nursing staff stay at a hospital that was ordered by the Governor to evacuate for hurricane Florence . This hospital just was recently rated for only a category 2 hurricane and...
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    I am being discriminated against because I am a male nurse

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

    Hi Lorie, I am in the CDDP with NCBON in North Carolina I feel I am being discriminated against because I am a male and also because I live in a really rural area of the state....I have to travel...
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    Documentation Error

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

    I believe that honesty is the best policy. When you make a mistake, it is better to deal with it up front rather than hide it. Boards appreciate this too. I suggest letting your manager know and...
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    Can I break a hospital contract early?

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

    I am doing a contract in a hospital and would like to know if I can break the contract before the end of the contract. Also, I would like to know what can be done if false allegations are made against...
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    Travel nurse let go - Do I have recourse?

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

    Dear Lorie I resigned from a job and signed on with a travel company for a 13 week assignment at highly reputable cancer hospital. I was over the moon- thinking I would be hired as permanent staff...
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    What is the legal definition of Verbal Abuse?

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

    Hi Lorie: What do most BONs consider to be the legal definition of Verbal Abuse by a nurse towards a patient and what would they consider a preponderance of evidence of verbal abuse? Thanks Dear...
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    Professional Liability Insurance - Do I need it?

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

    What is your opinion on Professional Liability Insurance? I have been under the impression that if a patient or whomever files a claim, the hospital, employer will throw you under the bus. Has this...
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    Professional Liability Insurance - Do I need it?

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

    You are so welcome. Glad I can be of
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    Is Nurse Manager found liable in civil suit subject to BON disciplinary action?

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

    When a nurse manager has been found liable in a civil suit for retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation or discrimination, are they subject to licensure board action? Do you know of a BON taking...
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    No Call/No Show - Is My License at Risk?

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

    I love this. Yes we have to be mindful but not live in
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    No Call/No Show - Is My License at Risk?

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

    Remember, anyone can file a complaint against your license. I have had ex husbands turn over their nurse wife for domestic abuse situations or giving them one of their controlled substances. The...
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    No Call/No Show - Is My License at Risk?

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

    Each state is different. Whether you call it job abandonment or patient abandonment, the point is leaving without taking an assignment, or a no call no show is unprofessional and can get you in front...
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    Supervisor Asked Me to Falsify Records

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

    My supervisor approached me and said state was coming into our building and wanted me to fill in the empty spaces (holes) on the treatment administration record (TAR). I don't think I should but I...
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    Unlawful discrimination & termination - Now Law School Bound

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

    Like most, I became a nurse to help others. In the 10 years since becoming an RN, I've become painstakingly aware of the egregious and predatory employment policies and practices to which much of the...
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    Wasted Meds Without a Witness

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

    My supervisor called me in because I had wasted medications without a witness present. Our unit is so big and it is difficult to find a second person to witness the waste. As a nurse, we are...
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    Asked by Supervisor to Take a Drug Screen

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

    I was called into my supervisor's office and asked to take a drug screen. This happens almost every month and frankly I am tired of it. What can I do? You cannot refuse to take a drug screen. If...
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    Wasted Meds Without a Witness

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

    What a great idea. You would be surprised how creative nurses are when taking meds. They will put saline in the syringe. Use Tylenol tabs for Norco etc. Maybe they can be sent back to
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    Asked by Supervisor to Take a Drug Screen

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

    Have you talked to
  24. Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

    Fight for Mandated Nurse - Patient Ratios Heats up - Pennsylvania

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope all PA nurses will write their state legislator to vote for this. You can find your legislator here Find Your Legislator - PA General
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    Federal Marijuana Ban Lift Effects on Nursing

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to bluma5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Every state that I know of that allows marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes has specifically prohibited its use for nurses. Be careful with CBD oil too and make sure it is pure with no...