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Beyond Double Jeopardy: The Multi-State Disciplinary Trap for Nurses
Key Points Research suggests that disciplinary actions against nurses in one state can lead to consequences in other states where they...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Apr 37 min read
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The Challenge of Advocacy: When Nurses Must Disagree With A Physician
Nurses have a legal and ethical duty to advocate for patient safety, even if it means disagreeing with a physician.
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Mar 274 min read
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What Is A Nurse Advocate?
At its core, the nurse advocate acts as a professional ally for nurses navigating Board of Nursing disciplinary actions.
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Mar 193 min read
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FALSE ALLEGATIONS BY BOARDS OF NURSING: How a Nurse Advocate Can Help You Defend Your License Successfully.
As a Nurse Advocate who assists nurses in responding to unjust allegations made by their Board of Nursing, I often see nurses falsely or...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Dec 26, 20247 min read
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SISTER STATE NURSING DISCIPLINE: THE ROLE OF BOARDS OF NURSING AND NURSYS
Introduction The authority of Boards of Nursing (BONs) to enforce disciplinary actions across states—known as sister state nursing...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Apr 17, 20244 min read
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WHEN A NURSE IS ASKED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST: REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF NURSING
Any nurse may find themselves asked by their employer to provide a drug test. Urine drug tests may be requested for suspicions of drug...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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NURSES: BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Have you received a notice letter that you are being set for the Office of Administrative Hearings? What does that mean? What that means...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Sep 6, 20236 min read
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California Board of Nursing: Relitigating Cases Adjudicated by Other States
Having experienced the complexities of #nursing Boards in various states, I must emphasize that #california approach stands out due to...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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When You Are Reported To a Board of Nursing or Licensing Agency
No nurse wants to find themselves reported to their licensing board. Thousands of nurses nationwide every month, however, find themselves...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Mar 24, 20235 min read
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When You Find Yourself Reported To a Board of Nursing or Licensing Agency
No nurse wants to find themselves reported to their licensing board. Thousands of nurses nationwide every month, however, find themselves...
Darlene Nelson, RN.
Jan 31, 20235 min read
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