COVID-19 Issue No. 2: PPE “Shortages” and What You Can Do
It’s been a gut-wrenching couple of weeks. I’m receiving calls from nurses justifiably panicked about the shortages of PPE. In Nevada, it’s getting worse by the day. With all of the focus on COVID-19, a new problem is emerging—a shortage of supplies protecting nurses from even scarier infectious diseases, such as MRSA and C-Diff. The […]
COVID-19 Issue No. 1: Protecting yourself and your license during this pandemic
This post is not an April Fool’s joke…. Because I’ve represented hundreds of nurses over the past 10 years, I’ve begun receiving calls and updates from existing, past or potential nurse clients about conditions on the “front lines,” and what is going on within their medical facilities. If you have issues you’d like me to […]
Nurse Discipline: Lessons from 2019
For over 10 years, I’ve represented hundreds of nurses before the Nevada State Board of Nursing. I truly love helping nurses! They are the heart and soul of health care in this nation. They work tirelessly to alleviate pain and suffering–helping the sick and afflicted to heal and return to full health. In addition to […]
The Realities of Nursing Board Discipline
For over 10 years, I’ve represented hundreds of nurses before the Nevada State Board of Nursing. I truly love helping nurses! They are the heart and soul of health care in this nation. They work tirelessly to alleviate pain and suffering–helping the sick and afflicted to heal and return to full health. In addition to […]
Is It Time to Demand Nurse-to-Patient Ratios?
How many patients can one nurse handle? This is a question I often ask myself as I review disciplinary actions brought against nurses for such things as not charting, delaying charting, and worst of all, falsifying charting. I also talk to nurses who quit their job because they know it is impossible to do their […]
The State of Marijuana in Nevada
As the legalization of marijuana continues to sweep the nation, the state of Nevada is no exception. Nurses in particular, face a unique challenge when it comes to the use of this once illegal substance. In the past, testing positive for marijuana has been one of the most common violations leading to discipline by the […]
What to do before you get a letter from the State Board of Nursing
If you are a nurse in Nevada, it’s crucial to know what to do if you receive a State Board of Nursing letter. The letter may threaten your nursing license and potentially jeopardize your career. That’s why it’s essential to consult an experienced Nurse Attorney in Nevada who can help protect your license. At our […]
When Should I Self-Report as a nurse?
In an earlier post, I explained why you should seek an attorney as early as you can. I want to reinforce this once again. Share this advice with your friends within the profession. I’m going to take the opportunity again to show you why, using a common example. A nursing student is graduating from nursing […]
When to Seek Legal Advice as a Nurse
I’d like to share with you what I think is the number one reason why nurses make mistakes while providing patient care. Over the years, I’ve handled literally thousands of personal injury accident cases, cases that involve negligence, or people who commit errors while driving a car, for example. In accident cases, the initial screening […]
#1 Reason That Nurses Make Mistakes
I’d like to share with you what I think is the number one reason why nurses make mistakes while providing patient care. Over the years, I’ve handled literally thousands of personal injury accident cases, cases that involve negligence, or people who commit errors while driving a car, for example. In accident cases, the initial screening […]
