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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) recently encouraged nurses to stay vigilant when they get a phone call that claims to be from their organization. The Board staff stated that fraudsters claiming to be from the TX BON are calling nurses and telling them they are under...
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the body that regulates nursing licenses throughout the state. It focuses on making sure those who hold a nursing license meet the obligations outlined within the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and is the organization in charge of...
An allegation of misconduct can come from almost anyone including a patient, co-worker, administrator, or co-worker. If the individual reaches out to the state board of nursing, the nurse who is facing the allegations could find themselves at the center of an...
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to serious consequences. In addition to fines, those who have a nursing license will likely find themselves the subject of an official investigation by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Why would the Texas...
Various laws and regulations impact healthcare and, like all things in the legal world, these laws are often evolving. Nursing organizations like the American Nurses Association (ANA) have highlighted a handful of proposals that could impact their profession in coming...
Our country is one with a long-standing tradition of professional self-regulations. State medical boards regulate physicians, state nursing boards regulate nurses, etc. But what happens if the public feels this type of self-regulation weighs too heavily in favor of...
As noted in previous posts, it is important to take a notification from the state nursing board seriously. These notifications are generally a sign of an impending investigation and can lead to serious repercussions. Depending on the details of the allegations,...
Many different things can threaten a nurse’s professional license. A patient could file a complaint with the state nursing board, or an employer may reach out to the board. Whatever led to the complaint, it is likely the board will move forward. The first thing the...
Nurses are heroes. Never has the general public been more aware of this fact than watching these medical professionals rise to the challenges presented during the pandemic. In addition to the increased expectations during the pandemic, nurses continue to find...
It is important to take a notification of a formal board complaint and investigation seriously. Each state has its own local board that takes the lead in this process. The Texas Board of Nursing (the Board) is the regulatory body responsible for this process in Texas....