EdieBrous

EdieBrous BSN, MSN

Nurse Attorney

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

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  1. Ethical dilemma

    EdieBrous replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

    So this is one of the dangers of having more than one chart open at a time, as well as copying & pasting. It can create a nightmare for the nurse accused of falsified

  2. Ethical dilemma

    EdieBrous replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

    Well my lane is defending nurses who are in trouble and some just specifically for copying & pasting so you might want to engage in a better practice here. Just refer to the earlier note &...

  3. Ethical dilemma

    EdieBrous replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

    " this is how it is done" will not be an effective defense if you are before the nursing board or in court. I don't need to practice within standards because we just don't is not going to help you in...

  4. Ethical dilemma

    EdieBrous replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

    It is actually not OK to copy/paste. It is not safe practice, undermines the credibility of the medical record, and is not compliant with regulations or nursing best practices. The exact same note...

  5. Ethical dilemma

    EdieBrous replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

    Using a standardized template & making necessary changes or additions is one thing. Actually copying and pasting notes is another. The better practice is to refer to the previous note & say...

  6. NP school while on probation

    EdieBrous replied to ericninetwo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Probation or suspension? You can work on probation or with a stayed suspension. You just can't work or hold yourself out as a nurse during an actual full suspension. And where do you want to work?...

  7. Could I get into trouble for this?

    EdieBrous replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses ARE disciplined for social media posts - free speech or not. I suggest that you get a consultation with an attorney who does licensure defense work in your state so you are prepared if it does...

  8. Documentation when a medication was missed

    EdieBrous replied to Elven_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    It is NEVER OK to falsify a medical record. See if that is what you are being asked to do, or if you are being asked to explain "the hole" and if your boss actually does want you to falsify the...

  9. Contract canceled

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse1218's topic in General Nursing

    Get legal advice before talking to anyone. Nursing board investigations are no joke and you should be

  10. False positive drugs alcohol on job

    EdieBrous replied to Ckahdkwo's topic in General Nursing

    Did you actually see the lab

  11. Kansas Board Investigation

    EdieBrous replied to pmhnp-rural's topic in Advanced Practice

    Get the advice of an actual licensure defense attorney in

  12. accused of plagiarism

    EdieBrous replied to megan morin's topic in General Nursing

    Copy & paste or cut & paste does create potential legal, clinical, and reimbursement problems. The better practice is to refer to the previous note and just say "no changes from" or "as...

  13. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you did, but whatever. Just trying to be constructive rather than argumentative. Take

  14. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Again, missing the point. She needs to be held accountable. Not debating that. But don't stop there. Look at lurking dangers the investigation discovered and take steps to prevent the next...

  15. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Again, it is very simple to think the problem is fixed by blaming her alone. People proofing just means redundancies are built into processes so when human error does occur, there are protective...

  16. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are missing the point. People were asking what happened to the hospital and I was providing that information. The system didn't make a med error - a person did. But she didn't make that...

  17. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    EdieBrous replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you asking about the system errors, you can read the 105 PAGE corrective action plan CMS put in place for Vanderbilt when it found that the HOSPITAL placed patients in a serious and...

  18. Need Advice Regarding Complaint to BON

    EdieBrous replied to 1288's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever, not sure where the hostility is coming from. I was just clarifying things - sorry you take such exception to that. I completely agree with you that she is canned because travelers/agency...

  19. Need Advice Regarding Complaint to BON

    EdieBrous replied to 1288's topic in General Nursing

    There might very well be more to come, but, again, the point is that the family will not get money from a nursing board complaint which is what she was writing about. And again, it is more likely that...

  20. Need Advice Regarding Complaint to BON

    EdieBrous replied to 1288's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what "We shall see" means - am just explaining that families/patients don't make money with nursing board complaints and reports to the nursing board are much more likely to be made by an...

  21. Need Advice Regarding Complaint to BON

    EdieBrous replied to 1288's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient is fine. Family wants money. " There is no indication that there was a lawsuit - only a nursing board complaint. There is no money in that for a family. Most complaints about nurses to...

  22. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

    EdieBrous replied to Sage1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's absolutely worth it unless you plan to retire at age

  23. How do BON investigations work?

    EdieBrous replied to ScaredCat's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get the opinion of a licensure defense lawyer in your state. There are advantages and disadvantages in resigning vs. being terminated. And you should be represented, or at least advised, before...

  24. How do I write a personal letter to the Board?

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

    It is very easy to make statements against your interest without realizing it. Get advice from an attorney who represents nurses before the board in your state before submitting

  25. Malpractice Insurance for Nurses on Probation

    EdieBrous replied to blackpear1981-MSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Rates are not higher for individuals. Professional liability insurance is not like car insurance where individual rates go up after a claim. Rates go up across the board when total costs incurred...