After four interviews where I felt very confident, I still can't find employment. Should I hire an attorney to look into why I'm not getting hired?
Question - Dear Nancy, I am an RN with 28 years' experience in ED and critical care. I have been tryi..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Zoey, It is unclear why you are unable to land a job, especially with your experience and good reputation in the medical community. It may be that the job market is tight i... read more

What can I do about a case of discrimination against minority students?
Question - Dear Nancy, Is it professional and legal to change a student's grade from pass to fail aft..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Ava, It is best for you to contact a nurse attorney or attorney who works in education law and with students. If your allegations are true, this type of conduct cannot be con... read more

I am being investigated by the peer review committee for medical errors. What advice do you have concerning this situation?
Question - Dear Nancy, I worked at a facility for four years. In the past three months, I was writte..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Sophia, It is important for you to retain a nurse attorney or attorney who works with nurses to defend you against these allegations as soon as possible. Anytime someone que... read more

What the legal implications for RNs supervising unlicensed assistive personnel?
Question - Dear Nancy, I am an RN working in the ED. Recently, the nurses were informed that the nurs..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Jeff, Unlicensed healthcare workers, such as nursing assistants, have been performing various nursing care tasks for some time. If they are properly trained to do the tasks t... read more

I have an investigation pending concerning allegations against me. What advice do you have for resolving this and finding employment?
Question - Dear Nancy, I am a travel nurse and there is a pending investigation concerning allegation..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Nora, Your hearing date certainly is a long way off. It is unclear if this date is due to the many hearings that are scheduled before yours or if you or your attorney selecte... read more

I was fired based on a "he said, she said" type of situation with no proof. What are my rights concerning this?
Question - Dear Nancy, I was fired due to a "he said, she said" type of situation, with no actual pro..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Saralynn, It would be difficult to respond to your question without more details, but some general comments can be made. One concern is the fact that the board of nursing did... read more

Are you allowed to refuse to have your shift changed from days to nights, without risk of being fired?
Question - Dear Nancy, My employer just forced my co-worker to change her work hours from a day to a..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Wilma, Generally, an employee is hired to work at a particular facility and not necessarily on a particular unit, floor or shift. As a result, employers are free to change co... read more

I was bullied to the point that I was in fear for my safety and forced to resign. Is there any legal action I can take?
Question - Dear Nancy, I was forced to resign from my job by two women who put me into a room and thr..
Nancy Brent replies- Dear Christine, Bullying is unacceptable in any workplace. Indeed, there should be adopted policies in your workplace that take a zero tolerance approach to such behavior, provide... read more