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Guilty Until Proven Innocent, State Boards of Nursing disciplinary system flaws and nurses facing unfair accusations.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Flawed System Nurses Face with State Boards of Nursing

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In the healthcare field, nurses are the backbone of patient care—selfless, compassionate, and essential. Yet, when accusations arise, many nurses are ensnared in a disciplinary system that feels more punitive than protective. State Boards of Nursing (BONs), tasked with regulating nursing practice and ensuring public safety, often operate in ways that undermine and deny due […]

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Patient advocacy risks and nurse retaliation for speaking up.

When Patient Advocacy Becomes a Risk: Why Nurses Are Afraid to Speak Up

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In the pursuit of advocating for patients and promoting safer workplace environments, nurses often find themselves caught in a paradox. On one hand, advocacy is a cornerstone of the nursing profession, rooted in ethical obligations to prioritize patient welfare and challenge injustices. On the other, speaking up against systemic issues or workplace wrongdoings can result

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Defending Your Nursing License

Defending Your Nursing License: 2025 Comprehensive Guide for Nurses

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Introduction Your nursing license is more than just a professional credential—it is the foundation of your career and a testament to your commitment to care and professionalism. Your license is also a privilege. It is given to the nurse by the Board of Nursing under the conditions that the Nurse practice in adherence to their

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NURSYS THE WALL OF SHAME

NURSYS – THE WALL OF SHAME

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When a nurse faces disciplinary action by a Board of Nursing, their name and details of the disciplinary matter are posted on Nursys, the brainchild of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The nurse’s orders, often including inflammatory, private, and sensitive information, are posted online, even if the case has not been adjudicated.

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