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LPN’s License Revoked for Pocketing Expired Medications

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-05-19T17:37:06-04:00 May 18th, 2022|

An LPN who took expired medications from work has her licensed revoked by the board. Find out how this case panned out and what you can learn from it.

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Nurse Juror in Malpractice Case Is Accused of Misconduct

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-05-01T20:21:33-04:00 April 27th, 2022|

In this malpractice case, a nurse/juror's conduct during jury deliberations became the focus of an appellate court determination for a new trial.

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The Nursing Code of Ethics: Everything You Need To Know

By Barry Bottino| 2022-05-02T12:37:20-04:00 April 25th, 2022|

The ANA refers to the nursing Code of Ethics as, “the profession’s non-negotiable ethical standard." It helps nurses through ethical dilemmas every day.

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Beyond the RaDonda Vaught Case: Avoiding Medication Administration Errors

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-04-12T15:52:20-04:00 April 11th, 2022|

As the jury conviction in the RaDonda Vaught case illustrates, medication administration protocols must be strictly adhered to at all times.

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Nurse Fired for Refusing to See Patients Due to Possible COVID-19 Exposure

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-04-10T21:17:57-04:00 April 4th, 2022|

A home health nurse refuses to see patients due to a possible COVID-19 exposure and is terminated. Nancy Brent explains the legal implications.

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Nursing Notes Play Part in Invalidating Patient’s Will

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-03-21T12:38:26-04:00 March 9th, 2022|

Nurse attorney Nancy Brent examines a case in which nursing notes played an essential part of a court’s decision surrounding a patient’s will.

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Three Nurses Challenge Former Employer’s Noncompete Agreement

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-02-22T12:40:45-05:00 February 23rd, 2022|

A home health agency files suit against three nurses for violating a noncompete agreement. Nurse attorney Nancy Brent discusses details of the case.

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Could This School Bullying Tragedy Have Been Prevented?

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-03-03T17:54:04-05:00 February 16th, 2022|

This school bullying case ends with a student taking his own life, and the school nurse’s actions or inaction being called into question by the courts.

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Does Closing Patient Privacy Curtain Breach the Standard of Care

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-02-08T11:22:38-05:00 February 7th, 2022|

A patients asks a nurse to close the privacy curtain. Minutes later, the patient is found on the floor unresponsive. Was this a standard of care breach?

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Nurse Loses Her License Due to Unprofessional Conduct

By Nancy J. Brent, MS, JD, RN| 2022-02-01T14:34:28-05:00 January 18th, 2022|

Nurse attorney Nancy Brent explores a case in which a nurse finds out the hard way where a charge of unprofessional conduct can lead.

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