The Texas Board of Nursing recently announced almost two dozen nurses in the state it believes are currently working with fraudulent nursing licenses. The public announcement comes shortly after media reports uncovered a nursing diploma scheme out of Florida. What was...
Nurse Licensing
Tips to deal with the stress of a threatened nursing license
Nursing is a stressful profession. The everyday expectations to manage patient care demanding. Add in navigating the recent professional and social pressures that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is no surprise nurses are currently struggling to manage an...
When can the TXBON take away a nursing license?
Each state has a governing board responsible for ensuring those who provide medical services do so safely. Texas law tasks the Board of Nursing (BON) with monitoring those who hold a nursing license to ensure that they provide safe care to patients throughout the...
How to deal with stress if your nursing license is at risk
For any nurse, the thought of a suspended or revoked license can be one of their worst nightmares. They stand to lose their source of income, the career they worked hard for and often their reputation. It is a stressful time, to say the least. However, it is not a...
Can nurses keep working if accused of misconduct?
It depends on several factors, including the nature of the accusation. Nurses form an essential part of society and medical staff, and an accusation of misconduct can come as a very unpleasant surprise, and it can cause great harm. Who can file a complaint against a...
How to work in the medical field after a misdemeanor conviction
A criminal conviction can alter your life in various ways, including hurting your chances to remain in the medical industry. Even misdemeanor offenses can affect your career path. Fortunately, you may have options to return to the field. Types of convictions that...
Nurses: Will your license pass the verification process?
Private practices and large health care organizations need to verify a nurse’s license before moving forward with a new hire. This license provides verification that a state licensing board has approved the professional to practice in their chosen field within the...
Burnout update: 3 ways nurses can reduce stress during the holidays
Study after study has shown that medical professionals are facing serious burnout. The risk was already high but skyrocketed after the onset of the pandemic. This is a national problem that has directly impacted the nursing profession in Texas. The Texas Department of...
TX BON & disciplinary actions in 2022: FAQ
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) works to protect and promote the welfare of Texans by working to ensure anyone who holds a nursing license is competent and able to practice in their profession safely. When does the TX BON investigate a nurse? Patients, co-workers,...
Could I lose my nursing license if I administered the wrong vaccine?
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently reported that it received notification of almost 1,500 vaccine errors from June of 2020 through December 2021. In one example, a 91-year-old patient received two COVID-19 vaccinations on the same day and went...