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...
Nurse Licensing
Nurses: 3 tips to reduce burnout in 2021
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...
Can a nurse get penalized for giving advice about the COVID vaccine?
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...
NY officials accuse nurse of stealing from patient
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....
Can a nurse face criminal charges for a medical mistake?
It was likely a busy shift. The floor was likely understaffed. The nurses were likely all doing their best to serve their patients, to help them feel comfortable and get the care they need. One nurse made a mistake, gave the wrong medication, and a patient died. What...
Coronavirus may lead to changes to the laws that surround nursing
Nurses are emerging as heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it should come as no surprise. Those who choose a career in nursing put in long hours studying, taking tests and even more time getting practical experience to take part in this profession. Although many...
Could a nurse lose his license for wearing hospital scrubs?
Medical professionals should have the ability to push for a safer work environment, right? This may seem like a reasonable assumption, but there are instances when such action can result in the loss of a job and even the revocation of one’s nursing license. How could...
New York RN accused of identity theft: 3 things to know
New York officials recently announced the arrest of a local nurse. The prosecution is currently accusing her of various crimes in connection to identity theft. The prosecution states the woman stole another’s identity and began making withdrawals from the alleged...
How has the pandemic impacted nurse licensure?
The coronavirus pandemic has led officials to make changes to regulations that impact nurse licensure. Some changes impact operations, others impact legislation. The medical community describes some of these changes as long-overdue updates while others were simply a...
Nurse managers: Two tips for success in 2020
2020 has been a year of adaptation for those in the medical field. Doctors, nurses and medical professionals throughout the health care system must adapt to the changes that have come with the Coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals were reconfigured to better ensure they...

