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As you’ve gotten to know your patients, you’ve developed relationships with them. Most of these relationships involve nothing more than friendly interactions based on the existing doctor-patient relationship. However, if you end up having a more intimate relationship...
California’s Board of Registered Nursing ultimately makes decisions about what will happen to a nurse’s license if the nurse receives a formal administrative complaint about their professional conduct. Even against nurses with no prior history, the Board can impose...
People hold nurses in high regard because they are on the front lines. They battle life-threatening diseases and provide health care to patients for long and demanding hours. Not everyone has the skill and emotional threshold nurses have, but they are still human....
If you’ve been accused of wrongdoing in the medical profession, then you’re probably worried about the implications, such allegations will have on your medical license and your career. It’s a legitimate concern, and one that you should take seriously. After all, if...
Social media, a common pastime for many, offers its users potential networking and business opportunities. It also serves as a platform for nurses like you to share research within the nursing community. However, misuse of social media could hurt your professional...
A nurse's job requires interpersonal and administrative skills as much as it requires medical knowledge. They often serve as an intermediary between the doctor overseeing the care of patients and the patients at a medical practice or hospital. Nurses may have to...
Maintaining patient confidentiality encourages patients to feel safe talking to their doctor. Despite stringent protocols, inadvertent breaches still occur. Though unintentional, violating the patient’s privacy may expose them to harm or discourage them from seeking...
There are some situations in which a nurse may be afraid that he or she will be disciplined simply for following a doctor’s orders. There may be some confusion over how those orders are to be carried out or even if they are legal. One area in which the laws have...
Family doctors juggle various responsibilities and patient interactions. They are particularly susceptible to the threat of malpractice lawsuits, which are an ever-present concern. The effects can range from financial distress to career disruption and emotional...
To get a job as a registered nurse in California, an educated professional needs to obtain a nursing license. Professionals have to submit an application to the California Board of Registered Nursing, which reviews the applicant's educational history and also their...
