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Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas BON

December 07, 2024Nursing License Defense

Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) is responsible for regulating and monitoring all levels of licensed nurses. As a result, if TBON receives a complaint against a licensed nurse for a violation of the Nursing Practice Act or another rule or law that governs nurses, it has a duty to investigate and prosecute that complaint, if merited. If TBON ultimately decides that you have violated an applicable rule or law, you could face sanctions that...

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October 12, 2024Nursing License Defense

APRNS and Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates nurses, including advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). As a result, the BON must ensure that APRNs follow all applicable laws and rules. Any violations by APRNS, including those related to prescribing controlled substances, can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potentially severe sanctions. As a result, all APRNs must be knowledgeable about and follow the laws and rules that govern their profession. If you face disciplinary proceedings...

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Understanding the Potential for Disciplinary Action Concerning the RN Scope of Practice

May 20, 2024Nursing License Defense

Navigating Scope of Practice: Protecting Your Nursing License in Texas

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates all nurses, including registered nurses (RNs). A violation of the Texas Nursing Practice Act or Board rules by an RN, including violations related to the scope of practice, can result in disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, if you are facing disciplinary proceedings resulting from alleged scope of practice or any other rule violations, consulting a nursing license defense lawyer to defend your license...

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February 27, 2024Nursing License Defense

Disciplinary Action Taken Against Texas Nurses

Nurses are trained to be mindful of patient safety and practice in a professional manner. When a complaint is filed accusing a nurse of professional misconduct, there are a number of sanctions that the Board may impose. Taking disciplinary action against a Texas licensed nurse is a lengthy and complex process. To protect your reputation and career, it is imperative that you consult a nurse license defense lawyer in Texas. How Common Are Texas Nursing...

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February 03, 2024Nursing License Defense

How does the Texas Board of Nursing Determine that a Nurse’s Error is a “Minor Incident” under Texas law?

Licensed nurses in Texas can face various sanctions for violating the laws and rules that govern the nursing profession, including making errors in their work. Whether the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) imposes sanctions for a nursing error often determines whether the error is a "minor incident" under Texas law. An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings before the TBON. We can also explain your options and work...

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September 22, 2023Nursing License Defense

Operation Nightingale: Texas Nurses Recently Disciplined for Fraudulent Nursing Licenses

Licensed nurses can face disciplinary proceedings before the Texas Board of Nursing (the Board) for various reasons. From criminal behavior to errors in nursing practice, sanctions for violations of the state laws and Board rules that govern nursing can vary in severity. In addition, as several Texas nurses found out recently, fraudulent nursing licenses can be a source of discipline before the Board. An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any...

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Alternatives to Traditional Discipline for Nurses Corrective Action, Deferred Discipline Orders, and KSTAR

September 16, 2023Nursing License Defense

Alternatives to Traditional Discipline for Nurses: Corrective Action, Deferred Discipline Orders, and the Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment, and Research (KSTAR) Program

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates misconduct allegations by nurses and takes necessary enforcement action, which may include disciplinary proceedings and eventual sanctions. Findings of misconduct can lead to severe consequences. However, the BON has developed some alternatives to traditional sanctions for nurses in specific situations that may be available to you. Having a nursing license defense lawyer on your side can ensure that you are aware of the full array of options that you...

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September 11, 2023Nursing License Defense

Understanding Board Orders from the Texas Board of Nursing

When a licensed nurse in Texas faces disciplinary proceedings, they often enter an agreement with the Texas Board of Nursing (the BON) to settle the matter, or they become subject to a ruling by the Board following an administrative hearing. In either case, whether the nurse agrees to, or the Board imposes some discipline on the nurse, it comes in the form of a Board Order. Therefore, nurses need to be aware of the typical...

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What Are the General Rules Concerning the Supervision and Practice of CRNAs

September 10, 2023Nursing License Defense

What are the General Rules Concerning the Supervision and Practice of APRNs?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) requires that all advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) be licensed in one or more of several different roles and/or population focus areas. The Nursing Practice Act and BON rules govern APRNs' practice, and violating those rules can lead to disciplinary action. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before the BON as an APRN, you should not hesitate to contact a nursing license defense lawyer for advice and counsel. Understanding...

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September 02, 2023Nursing License Defense

Can Accessing Patient Medical Records for Personal Reasons Endanger Your Medical or Nursing License?

Both physicians and nurses are subject to confidentiality rules and laws concerning patient medical records. They must keep those records confidential, and failure to do so, including unnecessarily accessing a patient’s medical records for personal reasons, can lead to disciplinary proceedings against their licenses. Since the repercussions of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas medical and nursing license defense lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a complaint...

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