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Can a Nurse work as Independent Contractor?

May 16, 2025 by LORIE A BROWN, R.N., M.N., J.D. 3 Comments

A new law went into effect inĀ California regulating gig labor, and while it was largely aimed at companies likeĀ Uber and Lyft, its ripple effects reach far beyond the tech and transportation sectors. Designed to protect workers from being misclassified as independent contractors, the legislation hasĀ unintended consequences for healthcare professionals—especiallyĀ registered nurses (RNs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). The intent behind the law … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment, Newsletter, Workplace Issues Tagged With: APRN, benefits, business, business owner, CNA, CRNA, employee, Gig Labor, Independent Contractors, legislation, nurses, tax penalties, taxes, union, unionize

Nurses And Adderall

April 25, 2025 by LORIE A BROWN, R.N., M.N., J.D. 6 Comments

Nurses are no strangers to exhaustion. We work rotating shifts, long hours, and often flip between days and nights without a second thought. Add in the constant interruptions—studies suggest every 5 minutes!—and it’s no surprise that many nurses struggle with focus, concentration, and sleep. So it makes sense that a nurse might visit their physician and say, ā€œI can’t concentrate, and I’m always tired.ā€ In response, the doctor prescribes Adderall. At first, it feels like a miracle. Suddenly, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment, Newsletter, Workplace Issues Tagged With: adderall, board of nursing, Controlled Substance, nurses, nursing board, nursing license, peer assistance, prescription, Substance Abuse

Can You Refuse An Unsafe Assignment?

June 9, 2023 by LORIE A BROWN, R.N., M.N., J.D. Leave a Comment

Here’s the scene: you walk into work for your 12-hour shift and immediately find yourself facing an exceptionally heavy patient load.Ā  What can you do? Your first thought is probably ā€œI don’t want to commit malpractice; I want to provide the best care for my patients, and I want to protect my license.ā€ When you look at the staffing assignments, it can be both overwhelming and stressful.Ā  You may be thinking, ā€œHow am I going to get this all done and make sure that my patients are provided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment, License Protection, Newsletter Tagged With: Brown Law Office, discipline, license defense, license protection, nurse, Nurse Attorney, nurses, nursing board, nursing license, patients

What is Happening with the Nursing Boards During Covid?

June 18, 2020 by LORIE A BROWN, R.N., M.N., J.D. Leave a Comment

As a member and president elect of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA.org), I have relationships with many nurse attorneys who practice before the various nursing boards throughout the country. Ā In Indiana, where my office is located, the Board has filed very few cases against nurses so far and we had our first virtual hearing this week. Ā Each state has taken a different approach on how to handle their cases against nurses. Ā I did an informal survey and the answers were quite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment, License Protection, Newsletter, Workplace Issues Tagged With: board of nursing, Brown Law Office, complaints against nurses, Covid, impaired nurse, Lorie Brown, nurses, prehearing, probation, settlement conferences, suspension, TAANA.org, virtual, YourNurseAttorney.com

Leading San Diego RN Creates Free Video Series for Frontline Nurses

April 19, 2020 by LORIE A BROWN, R.N., M.N., J.D. Leave a Comment

"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 nurses’ rights." [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]

Filed Under: news, Newsletter Tagged With: COVID-19, EmpoweredNurses.org, experts, frontline, Lorie Brown, Nurse Attorney, nurses, Survival Guide, Times of San Diego, video series

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