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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is an authoritative body that has the power to revoke a nursing license. If they exercise this power, that nurse would no longer be able to practice in the state. Generally, this group will investigate first to determine if there is...
There are many misconceptions surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Some of these are fairly harmless, others can cause big problems. Medical professionals like nurses are wise to understand this law, as a failure to properly...
We are going through difficult times. The pandemic continues and many throughout the country are getting the vaccine to help reduce the risk of contracting and potentially spreading COVID-19. The question of whether or not a nurse or other medical professional could...
There are few professions the public holds in a higher regard than that of a nurse. These professionals spend years studying, training, and preparing for their chosen profession. It is unfortunate that a single error in judgement can put this all at risk. There are...
Can stress lead to the loss of your nursing license? The question is not a new one, though current circumstances have magnified the problem. Nurses were already often working in hospitals and clinics that were understaffed. Add in a pandemic and an already, at best,...
The social media platform TikTok is popular for the short videos posted by users throughout the world. Like any form of social media, users are wise to use the platform carefully. An account is never as anonymous as one may think, and the public can call attention to...
Nurses are on the frontline day after day, taking care of patients and putting themselves and their families at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. As if these stresses weren’t enough, the Texas Nursing Board is increasing the rate at which it completes...
The healthcare field put serious demands on its nursing staff in 2020. Hospital administrators, physicians and even patients often expected nurses to do more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — often with insufficient staffing. As a result, it is no surprise that...
The pandemic has put the medical community in a difficult situation. In addition to working to provide quality care to their patients, these medical professionals must also do their best to stay current with information about the COVID-19 virus as it becomes...
New York officials recently arrested a nurse, claiming she stole the credit card of a patient who was under her care and later used it to purchase groceries and gas. The nurse has worked as a healthcare provider at the Staten Island University Hospital since 2007....