Nurse Licensing

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...

Anyone who receives notification of an impending investigation by the state Board of Nursing (BON) is wise to take the matter seriously. This group is responsible for coming up with a resolution for complaints involving nurses. Depending on the allegations and the...

Those who are starting a career in nursing or transitioning to a new position can benefit from some tips for success. There are lists upon lists of tips for success but three that fit almost any nursing situation include: Prepare for the position. Get good gear before...

Just like any leadership position, there are good charge nurses and not so good. Whether you have a good charge nurse or not, getting written up can lead to stress. Is this a concern? Can a write up lead to additional repercussions? What kind of power does the charge...

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is responsible for regulating the safe practice of nursing in Texas. Part of this role involves investigating complaints against a nurse. The BON receives thousands of these types of complaints every year. Some are dismissed without...

Nurses must manage stress as part of their job. There are the visible stressors, the large patient load, and long hours, as well as the invisible, like the unspoken need to always do more. But what happens when the stressor is one that could put your nursing license...

The saying about living in a fishbowl holds true for nurses. Those who are in this profession will often find that the public often view them from all sides, taking both their personal and professional lives into account when seeking care. In some cases, this will...

Officers recently called on families who had patients at certain hospice centers to reach out if had suspicions about a loved one’s death, especially if that loved one was a resident at Peaceful Touch Hospice and Palliative Care in Plano. The request comes after...

Whether due to the pandemic or other life circumstances, those who struggle to pay their bills face enormous stress. In some cases professionals like nurses may also worry that these mounting bills could have a negative impact on their professional license. The fear...

There are times when the ordinary and relatively manageable levels of stress that come with working in the healthcare industry can escalate into unmanageable, chronic stress. When this happens, we are at increased risk of burnout. It is important to take this feeling...