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Keeping Your License Safe: Best Practices for Nurses When Passing Narcotics

Empowered Nurses

Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routineand it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re not careful. Miscounts, poor documentation, or even one careless shortcut can lead to accusations of diversion, patient harm, or negligence.

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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

State Licensing and Ethics Rules: Many state nursing boards and medical ethics guidelines have strict rules about commercial influences in patient care. However, the risk should be minimal if used responsibly and following best practices. Be clear in your documentation.

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Crossing State Lines: Can a School Nurse Travel to Another State with Students? 

Empowered Nurses

Like a complex medical case that requires careful assessment from multiple angles, understanding interstate nursing practice during school trips demands attention to legal details, professional standards, and most importantly, student safety. Currently, 42 states are part of the eNLC, creating a safety net that spans much of the country.

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When Nurses Need to Report Criminal Matters to the Board

Empowered Nurses

Failing to do so can result in severe disciplinary actions, including license suspension or revocation. Some states require you to report a conviction even if your license is expired. Best Practices for Self-Reporting 1. What Happens if You Don’t Report? Do not talk to anyone without your attorney present.

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Finding the Right Clinical Rotations: A Guide for NP Students

Daily Nurse

Before approaching potential preceptors, make sure you know the required preceptor qualifications, documentation needed for site approval, liability insurance requirements, required affiliation agreements, and evaluation processes and timelines. Additionally, thoroughly understand your program’s specific clinical site requirements.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals, with over 5 million active RN licenses in the United States. For this reason, nurse leaders must serve at the forefront of decision- and policymaking rather than in solely traditional bedside or practice roles.

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Fundamentals of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medicine Training

American Medical Compliance

The course also covers best practices for medication storage, handling, and disposal, along with patient education strategies and methods to identify common medication errors. Also, there is documentation to support the educational preparation of the caregiver who administers medications.