We know you didnāt go through nursing school, boards, night shifts, and bodily fluids of every variety just to lose your license over something avoidable. But the truth isāeven good nurses can get into hot water. So letās break it down: the Top 10 Ways to Get in Trouble with Your Nursing Licenseāand how to stay far, far away from them. š© 1. Charting Before Doing the Thing Pre-charting your shift ābecause you know what youāll doā might seem efficientāuntil it isnāt. If … [Read more...]
What Did You Just Write About Me?!
Protecting Yourself in the Age of MyChart and Open Notes If you're a nurse in 2025, chances are you've already had a patient quote your charting back to you ā word for word ā from their phone. Welcome to the age of MyChart, Open Notes, and patient transparency. We're not in the pre-portal days anymore, friends. Everything you document is instantly available to patients and their families, and in some cases, their attorneys. So how do we stay honest, thorough, and legally safe while also … [Read more...]
