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RN’s Mental Health Called Into Question By Nursing Board

Nurse.com

The board has this power as long as an individual possesses a license to practice. In the following case, an appellate court upholds a BON’s disciplinary decision after questioning an RN’s mental health and revoking her license. The BON issued a decision to revoke the RN’s license.

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Do’s and don’ts of defensive documentation

American Nurse

found that failure to document or falsifying documentation increased in frequency and severity in 2020, compared to 2015 and 2021. The average total incurred professional liability claims by documentation allegations rose from $139,920 in 2015 to $210,513 in 2020. The NSO/CNA Nurse Liability Claim Report (4th Ed.) Be accurate.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

Nurse Code

Step 3: Gain Experience as a Registered Nurse Now that you have a license to practice as an RN in your state, it’s time to step out and get a job. Apart from the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified administered by ALNCCB, you can also earn certification from the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC).