Edie Brous

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   What are the consequences of not getting RN license renewed on time?

   Edie Brous replied to Barbara Bolton's topic in Nursing Career

   You cannot renew a license that is suspended. You have to get the suspension lifted before you can do anything. See an attorney in your state who practices licensure
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   Help!! Should I use NSO attorney to fight BON Charge

   Edie Brous replied to Just.Blessed.RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   "If you haven't done so yet, write down everything you remember about the incident in chronological order. " AFTER contacting an attorney so you can write it as a memo to counsel and keep it from...
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   I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. What do I do?

   Edie Brous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I would disagree with a few things. Speak with an attorney BEFORE you do anything. DO NOT call the nursing board directly. It can take months from the time a complaint is made until you hear from...
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   Nurse Fired for Dropping '***' on the Job: A Tale of Workplace Language and Consequences

   Edie Brous replied to maceir's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Get legal advice in your state - some jurisdictions require employers to report terminations and some states require self-reporting of termination even if you don't think the termination was...
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   Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

   Edie Brous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Her case did not "set a precedent" - criminal prosecution of nurses/doctors/pharmacists for adverse events is not new. What is new, is social media and the internet so more people are aware of this...
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   Advice Please: Seeking Operating Room Job

   Edie Brous replied to Famturn's topic in Operating Room

   I went to the OR as a new grad in the 70s & the idea that I needed med/surg first was outdated even then. I think some experience is necessary first before working independently like in school...
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   Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

   Edie Brous replied to Apotheosis's topic in General Nursing

   The question assumes I have no idea what happens in OB. I do understand what women go through in labor and I don't need you to paint a visual. I asked if the women saying they don't want male nurses...