LPN’s License Revoked for Pocketing Expired Medications
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.
Nurse Juror in Malpractice Case Is Accused of Misconduct
In this malpractice case, a nurse/juror's conduct during jury deliberations became the focus of an appellate court determination for a new trial.
The Nursing Code of Ethics: Everything You Need To Know
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.
Beyond the RaDonda Vaught Case: Avoiding Medication Administration Errors
As the jury conviction in the RaDonda Vaught case illustrates, medication administration protocols must be strictly adhered to at all times.
Nurse Fired for Refusing to See Patients Due to Possible COVID-19 Exposure
A home health nurse refuses to see patients due to a possible COVID-19 exposure and is terminated. Nancy Brent explains the legal implications.
Nursing Notes Play Part in Invalidating Patient’s Will
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.
Three Nurses Challenge Former Employer’s Noncompete Agreement
A home health agency files suit against three nurses for violating a noncompete agreement. Nurse attorney Nancy Brent discusses details of the case.
Could This School Bullying Tragedy Have Been Prevented?
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.
Does Closing Patient Privacy Curtain Breach the Standard of Care
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?
Nurse Loses Her License Due to Unprofessional Conduct
Nurse attorney Nancy Brent explores a case in which a nurse finds out the hard way where a charge of unprofessional conduct can lead.