Nursing is a profession built on trust, compassion, and rigorous standards. When a nurse faces disciplinary action, it can have significant repercussions, both professionally and personally. One common concern is how long this disciplinary action remains on a nurse's license. Understanding this is crucial for nurses aiming to navigate their careers post-disciplinary action. Types of Disciplinary Actions Before delving into the duration disciplinary actions remain on a nurse's … [Read more...]
Who Is Maya Kowalski?
Maya Kowalski, daughter of Registered Nurse Beata Kowalski, was 9 years old in 2015 and suffering debilitating pain. She was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (âCRPSâ), resulting in symptoms such as stiffness, spasms, and limited mobility. Her mother was able to find a doctor who was able to properly diagnose her, and he prescribed ketamine treatments to block the pain receptors in Mayaâs body, allowing her body to revise the sensitization process. In October 2016, Maya had a … [Read more...]
Privacy Is Everything
This past week, a Maryville, Tennessee, nurse was fired for allegedly posting racist and violent messages through her Facebook account. It was later learned that she could not have made the comments because hospital security footage showed that she was in a patientâs room at the approximate time the comments were made. Then it was learned that the horrible posts were composed by her fiancĂ© on her social media account. He even went to the hospital to tell officials that it was he rather … [Read more...]
Will A Criminal Record Affect My License?
A guest blog by Evan Brown Nursing boards take public health very seriously. In the interest of protecting public health, most boards take extra precautions to make sure that nurses licensed in their state have a proven track record of delivering excellent care. This includes a critical examination of nursesâ personal and professional histories. Although you may be thinking that whatever happened was outside of work, the boards take the position that you are a nurse 24/7. In most … [Read more...]
Did You Report?
Iâve 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 âfree and clear.â Be careful! If you do not voluntarily tell of a license matter in another state and the situation is … [Read more...]
