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 â word for word â 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...]
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, especially from a superior, and you may want to help a co-worker if possible, but some actions can lead to serious trouble. We all understand that providing quality patient care is our number one priority. However, when a nurse is asked to do something fraudulent or potentially illegal, they … [Read more...]
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, have you ever had a supervisor say, âJust write an order for that.⯠We always do that to help out the physiciansâ? In that situation, your supervisor has put you between a rock and a hard place.⯠They are telling you one thing but your gut is saying, âHey!⯠Wait a minute!⯠I donât have an … [Read more...]
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 patientsâ needs. As a nurse, your ethical obligation to provide safe patient care does not change under these circumstances, but there is only so much you can do without more help. When your employer fails to hire enough nursing staff or others donât show up for work, your ability to meet the required level of care can be compromised. … [Read more...]
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 of misconduct, they deserve the best legal defense possible. Itâs not surprising that sometimes, the demands of this profession can negatively impact a nurseâs physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In these situations, a nurse might make an unintentional mistake. They might abuse controlled … [Read more...]
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