EdieBrous

EdieBrous BSN, MSN

Nurse Attorney

Represent health care professionals before the licensing boards and other regulatory agencies.

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  1. I Hurt A Patient

    EdieBrous replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    Discuss things theoretically, rather than identifying a specific adverse event. Don't self-flagellate & publicly admit to incompetence/negligence/stupidity. Things in cyberspace stay there forever...

  2. I Hurt A Patient

    EdieBrous replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    Let's hope you never do need me, but will help or refer you if you do. The bigger risk is licensure discipline. Nurses worry about malpractice lawsuits but they are much more likely to face a nursing...

  3. I Hurt A Patient

    EdieBrous replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    I am not referring to ethical considerations, but to the real world of LEGAL ones. I am speaking as an attorney who represents nurses for a living. Removing patient identifiers is NOT considered...

  4. I Hurt A Patient

    EdieBrous replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the need to seek support and validation, however, would strongly recommend that you not post this kind of thing anywhere in cyberspace. If there is a lawsuit or a nursing board...

  5. New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

    EdieBrous replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing board does not have any jurisdiction over organizational policies and do not get involved with labor management

  6. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    You are too cynical to have an actual conversation with about this. I was responding to the original post suggesting that the nursing board was supposed to intervene on behalf of the nurses and trying...

  7. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Again, common misunderstanding about the mission and role of the nursing board. Just go to any nursing board website and see what they do and don't

  8. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Nursing boards do consider all factors related to a specific complaint - including staffing, orientation, etc. but they are not going to "null" complaints about the unsafe practice of a particular...

  9. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Again, not their mission. The board only looks at the performance of individual nurses, not at

  10. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    It is a common misconception that nurses have - not understanding the purpose of nursing regulation and the mission of the licensing

  11. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    EdieBrous replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    The mission of the Florida Nursing board is not to protect nurses. It is to protect the

  12. Voluntarily Surrendering My License

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

    "Voluntary" surrender is not like a non-disciplinary relinquishment. It is the legal equivalent of revocation. Make an appointment with a licensure attorney in California to explore all your options,...

  13. I made a medication error. What will happen to me?

    EdieBrous replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

    Stop giving her misinformation. Nursing boards DO discipline licenses even for unintentional errors and when patients were not harmed. Make sure you are insured with your own policy & get actual...

  14. Law suit against my facility...

    EdieBrous replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Nursing

    This is bad advice. Journals, notes, diaries etc. can be discoverable and used against you. Don't "write everything down" - talk to a

  15. Being Deposed - Help!

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The fifth amendment does not apply to civil proceedings. It relates to potential CRIMINAL

  16. You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    EdieBrous replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take a class Cape Cod. No, take 2. Take one in cultural competence regarding sexual minorities. And take another one in

  17. Being called a baby nurse

    EdieBrous replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    Her comments that reflect the compassion fatigue she is experiencing say much more about her than you. Also, 5 years of practice does not make her so very experienced herself. It isn't the term "baby...

  18. Young & Dumb - Will criminal background prevent me from being a nurse?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You should also get an opinion from a nurse attorney in your state who does licensure defense before you apply & not try to navigate that

  19. HIPAA Violation - Should I Sign Written Warning & Re-training

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Not sure I agree with, "Not saying it doesn't hurt, but in the long run will not have much impact."Many employers report privacy violations to the nursing board regardless of what employment action...

  20. racist patients

    EdieBrous replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree that you cannot do anything or that you should not take it personally & should just accept it. You might have a discrimination claim against your employer for entertaining racist...

  21. Would you report possible diversion?

    EdieBrous replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Check your state's nurse practice act. In some jurisdictions the failure to report an impaired colleague is professional misconduct for which you can be disciplined. It is also irresponsible to...

  22. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    EdieBrous replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    Most motorcycle fatalities are from head injuries. The 70% comes from NHSTA and the DOH. And most accidents can be prevented with rider

  23. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    EdieBrous replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    Have you also heard the statistic that more than 90% of bikers who are seriously hurt or injured have not been through a Motorcycle Safety Foundation safe rider course? Or the statistic that 70% of...

  24. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    EdieBrous replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    As an Ed nurse and motorcycle enthusiast, my theory is that anyone who rides a bike without wearing a helmet has nothing inside there to protect anyway. The trend is moving away from mandatory helmets...

  25. Michigan Preparing To Let Doctors Refuse To Treat Gays

    EdieBrous replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Big Bird - I have very strong moral objections to people who choose the bigot lifestyle. It's nice to know you would support my "right" to refuse treatment for you on that basis