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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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Advocating for Nurses in Board Disciplinary Actions The Role of Nurse Advocates
Many nurses cannot afford legal representation when their state nursing board takes action against their license. In such cases, Nurse...

Darlene Nelson, RN.
Jul 18, 20217 min read
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The Cost of A Board of Nursing Investigation and Adjudication
The Cost of A Board of Nursing Investigation and Adjudication The cost of a Board of nursing investigation can be excessive and complex....

Darlene Nelson, RN.
Mar 26, 20216 min read
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Is Nursing Board Discipline Getting More Aggressive?— Texas Board epitomizes national trend, with
Is Nursing Board Discipline Getting More Aggressive? — Texas Board epitomizes national trend, with nurses seeing campaign of intimidation...

Darlene Nelson, RN.
Mar 26, 20219 min read
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