Nursing can be a very physically demanding occupation. Nurses frequently work in conditions that require many hours on their feet, the need to move or lift patients, long hours, late nights, and changing schedules. Some nurses find themselves experiencing chronic…
If you are seeking employment as a nurse, your potential employer is required to check the website of the OIG, or Office of Inspector General, to see if your name is on their exclusion list. If you are found on…
Should a Nurse Self Report Potential Misconduct? If you are a nurse who has been terminated from work and you are absolutely certain that your employer is going to report you to the nursing board for alleged misconduct, it is…
There are two situations where a registered or licensed nurse may find themselves facing both a criminal charge and an investigation by the nursing board. The first situation is when a complaint about professional misconduct could also result in a…
There are six levels of disciplinary action the Louisiana State Board of Nursing can take against a nurse. The least serious is a formal warning and the most serious is a permanent loss of the nursing license. Other disciplinary actions…
When I am representing a nurse who is under investigation by the nursing board, I choose the defense strategy based on the facts of the case. There are two different ways to proceed, and which type of defense we use…
When you are granted a license as a nurse, as in most cases, your license is a privilege and not a right. If you are involved in any misconduct, particularly misconduct that occurs while you are at work, you may…