Nurse.com
APRIL 23, 2023
Being criminally charged with harm to a patient would probably make a top 10 list of nurses’ worst fears, along with being a defendant in a professional negligence lawsuit or losing their license to practice. The former employee had power of attorney for the patient’s health care, and the nurse thought this would cover any legal issues.
New Thing Nurse
JANUARY 27, 2023
Nurse License & Legal Issues - If you have any issues with your nursing license, you need to explain this in a cover letter. This would include delays in getting it issued. This will reassure potential employers that you are committed to relocating.
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Nurse Practitioners in Business
JANUARY 25, 2024
There are no pre-existing issues… only what you bring to the table. Starting anew means you don’t inherit any problems an existing practice might have, such as outdated equipment, unresolved legal issues, or a tarnished reputation. The Cons Everything has pros and cons, including starting a practice.
Diversity Nursing
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand. Licensure and Certification To legally practice as a Nurse, you must obtain and maintain a valid Nursing license or certification in the state you practice Nursing. Receiving and maintaining a Nurse's license is the first legal responsibility.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 7, 2024
AI is transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care management, making the issue of professional licensure increasingly pertinent. Licensing ensures that healthcare practitioners meet competency standards and protect public welfare. However, AI’s introduction raises the question of accountability for patient outcomes.
Nurse.com
MARCH 28, 2023
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.
Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The student wonders if the misdemeanor charge will prevent her from getting her RN license. Because boards of nursing are charged to ensure that those who receive a license to practice nursing are safe and competent, they require all applicants for any nursing license to answer questions concerning their criminal history.
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