Nurses Need to Be Careful Using Social Media Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram, nursing forums, etc. are very effective ways to connect with other people, network for business and keep up with friends and family.…
Drunk driving offenses have become much more serious in recent years. There is a social stigma attached to DUIs or DWIs and penalties are increasingly harsh. For Louisiana and Mississippi nurses, getting a DUI can also have a negative impact…
Drug offenses are one of the top reasons a nurse can be faced with allegations of misconduct. Because drug issues are so common, the nursing board tends to suspect that a nurse has a problem with drugs whenever there is…
I have worked with many nurses who were surprised that their professional license can be suspended so easily and quickly. The fact is that the nursing board has all of the power in this situation. The board has awarded the…
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…