Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

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Nurse Refuses to Draw Blood Without a Warrant
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When Police and Nurses Disagree Over Blood Draw Consent - Know Wha…

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

What happens when the police, nurses, hospitals, and state nurses associations disagree on consent to draw blood from a DWI suspect without a warrant? What...

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It Can Happen to You: BON

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

I represented over 500 nurses. Anyone can report you to the Board and once the Board receives a complaint, they are required by statute to investigate the...

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General Nursing

Curiosity Killed the Cat and Got 50 Hospital Employees Fired

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

At Chicago’s Northwestern Hospital, Jussie Smollett, an actor from the TV series “Empire,” was admitted after he was physically attacked. According to...

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What is Reckless Homicide?
General Nursing

Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medic…

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

In this article and video, I will share a legal perspective of Vanderbilt Nurse RaDonda Vaught's fatal medication error, providing insights into the legal...

234 replies 36,227 views
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How Did You Become a Nurse Attorney?

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

Hi Lorie How did you become a Nurse Attorney? Were you a nurse first? Where did you go to law school and how long does it take? What kind of jobs can you do...

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What You Don't Know About Nursing Boards

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

When one takes a test for a driver’s license, that person must know the rules of the road. However, when nurses take the NCLEX examination, they are tested on...

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Should I Carry My Own Malpractice Insurance?

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

Probably the number one question I get asked as a nurse attorney is "should I carry my own malpractice insurance?" You would think I would have an easy answer,...

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