There are different types of law. Civil law, which guides us in the civil area of our lives. Criminal law, which have consequences for your freedom. There is military law which, obviously, affects those in the armed services of our country. Lastly, there is administrative law, a subset of civil law which governs bodies such as nursing boards. Statutes that govern administrative law are referred to as the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”). Or in Indiana, the Indiana Orders and … [Read more...]
Work When You’re Sick Or Get Fired?
Theresa Puckett, a practicing nurse who also is a professor with a PhD in nursing, had been working PRN at a hospital for 5 years. When she found herself experiencing chills, achiness and “feeling miserable” for 2 days, she went to an urgent care where she was given a prescription Oseltamivir and provided with a note to excuse her absence from work. Soon, she was feeling a little better and, despite having “horrible coughing fits,” she decided to go to work. Her charge nurse encouraged her … [Read more...]
Mistakes In Nursing
Although healthcare is heavily regulated, so are the airline industry and the nuclear power plant industry. However, there doesn’t seem to be the number of mistakes in those latter 2 industries that we, in the nursing field, experience. Although to err is human, what happens when a patient’s life and limb are at stake? I believe the latest studies show that nurses are constantly bombarded with new information at least every 5 minutes. So, how can we fully improve our practice so that we … [Read more...]
You Can Always Get Another Job, But You Can’t Get Another License
I recently read an article by Michelle Podlesni of the National Nurses in Business Association titled “Why Nurses Need a Plan B and More in Today’s Marketplace.” She talked about 3 big mergers that have occurred. CVS is buying Aetna Insurance. There are rumors of Walmart buying Humana. CHI and Dignity Health are combining, and Ascension and Providence St. Joseph were also merging. Given these huge corporate mergers, there will be less competition and less healthcare institutions in the … [Read more...]
Reflections
As we celebrate this time of year, I always like to look back on the past twelve months of my life to witness the growth that I’ve made. As a business owner, I am so busy looking at where I’m going and how I can better serve my clients that I don’t take time to appreciate where I’ve been. Whether you’re a business owner or a professional, it is so important to look back on your life and take stock of where you’ve been, what’s working or not working in your life, so you can decide if you want … [Read more...]
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