Nurses are some of the hardest-working people in the country. Each day they must put the care and well-being of their patients before everything – including their own needs, their family and life. Unfortunately, the stress of the position causes many in this career...
Nursing License Defense
Appealing the suspension or revocation of your nursing license
Your nursing career which you worked so hard for could be on the line after your license is suspended or revoked. Essentially, it means that you cannot practice and if you do, you may face additional penalties for unlicensed practice. However, it is possible to appeal...
Medications with similar names pose a risk for nurses
Nurses need to be very vigilant not to make mistakes on the job, or their nursing license could be in jeopardy. This often happens when people are negligent and they don't provide the level of care that they should. But it's not always as easy as you would assume in...
Why patient records must always be accurate
As a nurse, it's important that you always produce accurate patient records. The main reason for this, of course, is that it's best for the patient's health and well-being. Accurate records help to ensure that they get the treatment they need and that everyone else in...
What are the stages of a nursing license defense?
Maybe you made a mistake on the job. Maybe someone just thinks you made a mistake. Either way, a complaint has been filed, and you’re now worried about the possibility that your nursing license will be revoked – or worse. What happens next? Well, if you’re wise,...
What seems like a compassionate fib can cost your nursing license
Maybe you have to tell a teenage girl that she is pregnant, and she begs you not to put it in her medical record so her parents won't find out about it. Although you assure her that she has privacy rights, she knows her parents will coerce her into giving them access...
What should nurses do if they make a medication error?
When nurses in hospitals and nursing homes administer medication to their patients, it’s imperative that they understand the orders from the doctor so they can provide the patients with the treatment they need. It’s possible that a nurse can make an error with the...
Can your prescribed medicine affect your nursing job?
As a nurse, you are in a unique position to appreciate the benefits of prescription medications. You see firsthand how they can help your patients and how important they can be for someone's longevity or quality of life. If your doctor prescribes you medication like...
Nurses must use caution on social media
Using social media is something that most people don’t think twice about. For people in certain professions, including nurses, being careful on social media is critical. There are several things that they need to ensure they don’t do so that they don’t violate any...
Why is patient confidentiality so important?
Nurses are at the frontline in assisting patients who have been inflicted with injury or illness. This role comes with numerous responsibilities in terms of providing the highest standards of care. Importantly, those in the medical field also have a legal duty to...