 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...]
How Long Does Disciplinary Action Stay on a Nurse’s License?
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...]
Can You Refuse An Unsafe Assignment?
Hereâs the scene: you walk into work for your 12-hour shift and immediately find yourself facing an exceptionally heavy patient load. What can you do? Your first thought is probably âI donât want to commit malpractice; I want to provide the best care for my patients, and I want to protect my license.â When you look at the staffing assignments, it can be both overwhelming and stressful. You may be thinking, âHow am I going to get this all done and make sure that my patients are provided … [Read more...]
Top 10 Blogs Of 2019
This is one of my favorite things with each New Year. I look at my top 10 blogs to see which ones you really enjoyed.  In 2018, the favorite ones were based on license protection so in 2019, I chose to do more articles on that same subject. Just like with the New Yearâs Eve countdown, letâs go down the list starting with number 10 and head to number 1. By the way, you can read the original blog by clicking on the bolded number for each one. NUMBER 10:  PYXIS AND YOUR NURSING LICENSE â … [Read more...]
Is The Handwriting On The Wall?
I frequently have nurses come to me because they have been fired from their jobs and are afraid that they will be reported to the Board. Whatâs interesting about these nurses is that almost all have said, âI knew I should have been looking for another job.â If you feel the handwriting is on the wall, it is better to resign than get terminated. On every job application, you will have to include that job on the application and include that you were terminated. You cannot simply omit a job … [Read more...]
