An LPN Is Suspected When a Medication Count Comes up Short
After an LPN worked a night shift, she's told there was a discrepancy with the narcotic medication count after her shift. Now she's under investigation.
What To Expect if You’re Called To Give a Deposition
At any point in your nursing career you may be required to give a deposition in a legal case. Find out what to expect during this process.
RN’s Mental Health Called Into Question by Nursing Board
An RN sends the nursing board letters in which she makes disturbing claims. The letters raise concerns about her mental health and her ability to practice.
RN’s Credibility Questioned by State Court
An RN is disciplined for not following procedure when turning a patient. The RN appeals to the state courts, but his arguments aren't considered credible.
Dehydration Plays Key Role in Nursing Home Death
When a nursing home patient dies, dehydration is found to be a contributing factor and a nurse and nurse practitioner's actions are scrutinized.
Lawsuits That Don’t Involve Patient Care Can Still Involve Nurses
Sometimes nurses have a role in a lawsuit that has nothing to do with patient care. Nurse attorney Nancy Brent explores such a case.
Patient Safety Goals: Why Set Them and How to Achieve Them
Setting patient safety goals is one of the most important duties for nurses because they protect patients. But they do so much more than that.
ER Nurse Follows Protocol, Avoids Negligence Lawsuit
Nurse attorney Nancy Brent reviews a case in which adhering to the employer's policies protected an emergency room nurse from a negligence lawsuit.
Family Sues After Patient Dies Behind Privacy Curtain
When a patient dies behind a privacy curtain, the family files a lawsuit alleging that the nursing staff failed to adequately monitor their loved one.
Proper Hand Offs Can Keep You Out of Court
A nurse says she failed to recognize a patient’s cardiac rhythm change and was suspended. Could better documentation of her hand off have helped?