Iāve written often about if a nurse has a second license in another state and there is an action in one state, the other state may take action as well. But, did you know in certain states you must affirmatively report an action in a second state? Some think that if their license is on probation that they can go to work in another state where their license is āfree and clear.ā Be careful! If you do not voluntarily tell of a license matter in another state and the situation is … [Read more...]
Is Your Nursing Co-Worker Impaired?
Did you know that approximately 10% of the U.S. population has a substance use disorder? Such abuse can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background or economic class. Although it has not been proven, I suspect that the percentage is higher in the health care professional population due to the ease of access to drugs. As part of the disease, those with a substance use disorder will lie and deny to hide from others that they have a problem. Therefore, … [Read more...]
A Surefire Way To Get Into Trouble
With the opioid epidemic raging right now, hospitals are even more cautious of anything that could be considered abuse. You need to protect yourself and your license so I have some tips to not only keep from endangering your license, but maybe help you avoid criminal charges as well. 1. Do not take controlled substances. If you are asked for a drug test, many facilities will excuse a positive result if you have a prescription. … [Read more...]
Integrity In Nursing
Nurses are consistently ranked as the most trusted professional group according to a Gallup Poll.Ā Nurses again outpaced other professions for honesty and ethics.Ā They rate an average of 84%, a very high range.Ā The second highest were pharmacists followed by medical doctors. However, I deal with nurses everyday who have an isolated violation of their ethics or, as I prefer to call it, āintegrity.ā Ethics refers to the moral principles that govern a personās behavior or the conducting of … [Read more...]
Legal Tips for Nurses in Business, NursePreneurs with Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN
Lorie Brown speaks with Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, RN about some legal tips for Nurses in Business. She talks about how she got into law from nursing, tips on getting started in a business, which legal entity she recommends, and the basic services every nurse needs before starting a business. [Listen to Interview] … [Read more...]
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