The Realities of Nursing Board Discipline
Some of you may have experienced sinking feelings of despair when you receive a "Letter of Complaint/Investigation" from the Nevada State...
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COVID-19 Issue No. 2: PPE "Shortages" and What You Can Do
It’s been a gut-wrenching couple of weeks. I’m receiving calls from nurses justifiably panicked about the shortages of PPE. In Nevada,...
COVID-19 Issue No. 1: Protecting yourself and your license during this pandemic
This post is not an April Fool's joke.... Because I've represented hundreds of nurses over the past 10 years, I've begun receiving calls...
Nurse Discipline: Lessons from 2019
For over 10 years, I’ve represented hundreds of nurses before the Nevada State Board of Nursing. I truly love helping nurses! They are...
The State of Marijuana
In the past, one of the more common nursing violations has been testing positive for illegal substances such as opioids, marijuana and...
Is It Time to Demand Nurse-to-Patient Ratios?
How many patients can one nurse handle? This is a question I often ask myself as I review disciplinary actions brought against nurses for...
What to do before you get a letter from the State Board of Nursing
I will often get a call from nurses who either did something wrong, think they did something wrong, or are afraid that someone at work is...
When Should I Self-Report?
In the last few months, I've consulted with nurses who were told by their charge nurse or director of nursing that they must self-report...
When to Seek Legal Advice
However, sometimes nurses misread or misinterpret licensure questions. Seeking clarification from the Board regarding a particular issue can
#1 Reason That Nurses Make Mistakes
I'd like to share with you what I think is the number one reason why nurses make mistakes while providing patient care. Over the years,...
