āNursing is in your DNA. Weāre called to serve,ā said Lorie Brown, the president-elect of the nurse-attorney association. Brown, who works as a nurse-attorney at Brown Law Office in Indianapolis, couldnāt leave her law practice to go back to nursing. But she did devote time preparing a guide about self-care and mental health for nurses, covering such things as mindfulness, meditation and yoga. [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
Free video series offered to nurses fighting pandemic by San Diego nurse, veteran of AIDS crisis
In an article on CBS8.com, Lorie Brown put together the video series called "COVID-19 Video Survival Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners" to provide tips for nurses on the front line of the coronavirus fight. [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
Leading San Diego RN Creates Free Video Series for Frontline Nurses
"Lorie Brown put together the video series to provide tips for nurses on the front line of the coronavirus fight. It features 18 experts who provide advice such as keeping up immunity, getting better sleep, practicing mindfulness and understanding nursesā rights." [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
Nurses stuck on suspension longer than expected
"Lorie Brown is both a nurse and attorney. She's fighting for nurses who are currently suspended or on probation to return and aid in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic." [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
Malpractice Claims are on the Rise with Electronic Health Records
According to The Doctorās Company, a medical malpractice insurance company, more and more claims are being filed as a result of Electronic Health Records (EHR).Ā Because of drop down menus and lack of alerts, patients are getting harmed. In one example, a physician intended to order 15mg of Morphine.Ā The drop-down menu gave him the choice of 15mg or 200mg.Ā The physician mistakenly ordered the 200mg.Ā The patient took the 200mg Morphine with Xanax and became somnolent and spent the night in … [Read more...]
