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Nancy J. Brent, RN, MS, JD, Gannett Healthcare Group’s legal information columnist, received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and concentrates her own solo law practice in health law and legal representation, consultation, and education for healthcare professionals, school of nursing faculty, and healthcare delivery facilities.

Brent has conducted many seminars on legal issues in nursing and healthcare delivery across the country and has published extensively in the area of law and nursing practice. She brings more than 25 years of experience to her role of legal information columnist.

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• Could I lose my nursing license because of a troubled adoption?
• I was an instructor for an LVN program that was canceled. What can I suggest my students do?
• As an occupational health nurse, what are my advisory limitations?
• Do employers have the unquestionable right to not accept the rescinding (in writing) of a resignation letter?
• What can I do about HIPPA violations and bullying from my manager?
• I had a drug screening that showed positive for a drug I had not ingested, and I was later terminated. Where should I go from here?
• I was severely injured five years ago and have been under the care of a pain management specialist. An impaired nurse program physician is expecting me to discontinue use of my pain medication, which is impossible. What do I do?
• What are the legal implications for a nurse practitioner?
• Can my employer decide to discontinue paying my healthcare premium?
• I work at a clinic in which LPNs are allowed to give IV conscious sedation. What’s the rule on this?
• I work at a nursing home and am petrified of losing my license. How do I protect it in this environment?
• I’m an NP who moonlights on a regular basis, but my employer is telling me it’s not allowed. Is it legal for them to deny me outside opportunities?
• I’m starting a CPR training business. Is there a need for professional liability insurance?
• I was laid off and not offered another position. Are they legally required to offer me another job?
• Is it legal to sign a document for a physician?
• Can deQuervain’s be caused during IV insertion?
• I’m an LPN. How do I get permission to practice in another state and obtain dual licensure?
• My facility is using LPNs more frequently and is hiring them for more jobs. Is this illegal?
• I believe I’ve been scammed by an online college organization. What can I do?
• I interviewed for a position at a health center weeks ago, but I haven’t heard back. Could they have decided not to hire me because of my age?

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