Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

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    No Call/No Show - Is My License at Risk?

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

    I see lots of confusion here on allnurses.com about risks to a nurse's license versus risk to their employment status and risk of being sued. For example, a member asked if her license was at risk for...
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    What You Don't Know About Nursing Boards

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

    Most nursing schools teach to the test. They want nurses to pass the test because the school can find itself in trouble if the examination results show low pass rates. The same Board that regulates...
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    License surrender vs out of state probation

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

    Are you represented by an
  4. Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

    Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

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

    Unless you've been living under a rock. You know all about RaDonda Vaught, the Tennessee Nurse who made a terrible and tragic fatal medication error. I won't go over all the details of the case here...
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    What can I do about bullying?

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

    What should you do if you get bullied constantly at your job and are even feeling abused? I was hired in a small hospital, and since the first week, the manager and director of care started bullying...
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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 Nursing Career

    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...
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    License surrender vs out of state probation

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to Jaclyncanada's topic in Nurses 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...
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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 Disaster Preparation

    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...
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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 Disaster Preparation

    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
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    Need Your Advice ASAP

    Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD replied to DallasRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...
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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...
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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 Nursing Career

    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...
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    How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant

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

    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....
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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...
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    Can I Be Forced to Work Shifts for Hurricane Coverage?

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

    I live in South Florida and I am on Team B for hurricane coverage which means I go in post-storm. I am expected to work Tonight 7pm to 7:30 am and Thursday 7pm-7:30 am for "Post Storm". My dilemma is...
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    I was accused of being impaired at work

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

    I have had severe daily migraines since I was 7 and took my lawfully prescribed migraine medicine Fioricet for 20 years in the middle of the night before work, which lasts about 3-4 hours. I was...
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    Curiosity Killed the Cat and Got 50 Hospital Employees Fired

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

    You're Fired! Out of curiosity, over 50 hospital employees, including nurses, decided to check the celebrity's medical records. Many said they didn't go past the name screen but that was enough to...
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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...
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    Is admin leave a way to basically terminate you slowly?

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

    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...
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    Board of Nursing Complaint

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

    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...
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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....
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    School Nurse - Should I Resign before I am Fired?

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

    I am a school nurse. I was suspended from work 20 hours after I filed a complaint - the complaint regarding me not being allowed to follow state laws and Standard practice of care for medication...
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    Board of Nursing Investigator Wants to Meet with Me - I am Stressed Out!

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

    My former employer reported me to the board of nursing with the complaint that I removed medications from their emergency box ( plastic tires secured with zip ties). No it wasn't narcotics and no I...
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    RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

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

    I was surprised when the Nursing Board initially took no action. This is a serious med error and a violation of the nurse practice act. I don't think it is right to tell someone they are not filing...
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    Trying to Endorse into Texas

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

    Hello, I am a nurse in Nevada trying to endorse into Texas. Do you have any knowledge on the process with the Texas BON? Each Board of Nursing operates separately, even the compact states. From the...