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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As a Nurse Advocate who assists nurses in responding to unjust allegations made by their Board of Nursing, I often see nurses falsely or wrongly accused by Boards of Nursing. Any nurse, at any time, may find themselves alleged to have done something they did not do. Or nurses may find themselves facing what seems
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Darlene Nelson, RN, is a dedicated advocate for nurses across the United States who are facing actions from their respective Boards of Nursing. In this article, we explore what it might look like for a nurse in Austin, Texas, to receive a letter of complaint and allegations of misconduct from the Texas Board of Nursing.
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The State Office of Administrative Hearing or a trial is often the final step in the Board of Nursing’s disciplinary process. Unfortunately, the odds are usually against nurses in these trials, as the system tends to favor the Nursing Board. However, there is a crucial alternative that nurses should consider: State Office of Administrative Hearing
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Outline for What to Say in a Board of Nursing Interview Main Headings Sub-Topics Introduction to Board of Nursing Interviews/Hearing Importance of Preparation Overview of Common Scenarios Understanding the Purpose of the Board of Nursing Role and Responsibilities of the Board Why Nurses Are Called to Appear Preparation for the Interview/Hearing Gathering Necessary Documents Reviewing
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Introduction The authority of Boards of Nursing (BONs) to enforce disciplinary actions across states—known as sister state nursing discipline—is a significant yet controversial power within the realm of nursing regulation. This capability, grounded in both case law and administrative law principles, allows for reciprocal disciplinary measures based on infractions in other states, impacting nurses’ careers
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Ai To Replace Nurses ai is coming for your job Board of Nursing Ai To Replace Nurses 6 Things to Know about AI Introduction The October 2023 issue of the Texas Board of Nursing Bulletin features an article titled “Ready or Not: AI is Coming,” shedding light on the potential integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
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Introduction Within the nursing profession, one often-encountered scenario involves nurses being requested by their employers to undergo nurse drug testing. These tests are typically solicited when there are concerns about nurse drug testing, substance abuse, or potential disparities in medication counts. The prevailing question that haunts nurses facing this situation is whether they should acquiesce
Office of Administrative Hearing Board of Nursing Introduction: As a nurse, receiving a notice letter informing you of an impending Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) can be a deeply unsettling experience. But what exactly does this mean? It signifies that you are headed for a trial where you will be subjected to cross-examination, required to
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Having experienced the complexities of #nursing Boards in various states, I must emphasize that the #california Board of Nursing approach can be egregious. California has a considerable tendency to re-litigate cases already resolved in another state. It is disheartening to witness the difficulties and lack of reasonableness the California Board, led by Department of Justice
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