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Trial Of Nursing School “Diploma Mills”

Imagine the horror of learning that the Nursing School from which you graduated gave you a Diploma without proper training.  There you are doing quite well in your job and suddenly you find that your...

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You Have A Right To Remain Silent

If someone wants to talk to you and calls your cell phone, you can ignore the phone call and send it to voicemail. If they want to talk in person, we don’t need to answer the door. However, when it...

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Speaking Up as a Nurse Without Fear of Reprisal

As nurses, we feel like we have to do everything ourselves.  We are conditioned that if we ask for help, somehow, we are weak. We are also conditioned that if we speak up, we will get in trouble and...

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What is the Difference Between Suspension and Revocation of a Professional...

  If you have a matter before the Board, the Board can do one of four things.  One, they can give you a reprimand or censure.  It’s like a slap on the wrist, don’t do it again. They can also place your...

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How Long Does Disciplinary Action Stay on a Nurse’s License?

  Nursing is a profession built on trust, compassion, and rigorous standards. When a nurse faces disciplinary action, it can have significant repercussions, both professionally and personally. One...

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What to Do If You are Accused of Fraud in Nursing

Working as a nurse often involves dealing with extremely stressful professional situations. With so much to keep track of and patients’ well-being at stake, a nurse can make a mistake or forget to do...

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Most Common Types of Nursing Disciplinary Actions

Nursing is one of the most trusted professions in our country. Nurses help people during their most difficult times and tend to be compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented. When they are accused...

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Is Understaffing Jeopardizing Your Nursing License?

Some situations are totally out of your control. You show up for work, but there are not enough nurses on staff during your shift to meet all of the patients’ needs. As a nurse, your ethical obligation...

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Nursing Scope Of Practice

  As a licensed nurse, you are trained to follow orders and document your actions. However, in some circumstances, you may be asked to do something outside your nursing scope of practice. For example,...

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What Happens When a Nurse is Asked to Do Something Fraudulent or Illegal?

Nursing is a challenging profession in general. You are in a tough spot when a doctor, administrator, or co-worker asks you to do something potentially fraudulent or illegal. You want to follow orders,...

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