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September 01, 2023Nursing License Defense

Recent Examples of Disciplinary Action by the Texas Board of Nursing Leading to Warnings

A licensed nurse in Texas can face various sanctions for violating the laws and rules that govern the nursing profession. One of the sanctions that the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) can impose is a warning, often accompanied by a fine or some other form of remedial action. Although a warning is a lenient sanction, the BON will add it to a nurse's disciplinary history and may use it against the nurse in future disciplinary...

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July 06, 2023Nursing License Defense

What is the Texas Board of Nursing’s Definition of a “Minor Incident” and Is It Distinguishable from More Serious Violations

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses, regulates, and disciplines nurses per the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Board Rules. Therefore, serious NPA and Board Rules violations can lead to disciplinary action against your nursing license. However, not every minor violation can or should result in disciplinary action, and BON discourages the reporting of conduct by nurses that constitute only "minor incidents." With that said, committing a minor violation still may lead to complaints...

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July 05, 2023Nursing License Defense

What are the Texas Medical Board Rules Regarding the Promotion of Patient Safety and Quality Care?

You’ve worked hard to get the education and credentials necessary to become a licensed physician or medical professional and build your career. Unfortunately, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has advised that you are facing a complaint against your license for violating a rule or law related to patient safety and quality of care. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your license and career, as the TMB can take significant disciplinary actions...

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July 04, 2023Nursing License Defense

What are the Texas Board of Nursing’s Rules Regarding Nursing Documentation and Record keeping?

As a licensed nurse in Texas, you must follow all the rules and laws that apply to your profession. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the state agency that licenses nurses. BON also takes complaints about nurses, investigates those complaints, and pursues disciplinary action where warranted. Nurses are subject to various laws and rules relating to recordkeeping and patient documentation. Failure to follow these laws and rules can lead to negative repercussions for your...

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July 02, 2023Nursing License Defense

The Role of the Texas Board of Nursing in Addressing Issues Related to Substance Abuse and Addiction Among Nurses

Substance abuse and addiction can result in you losing your nursing license or, at the very least, facing disciplinary action against you by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). However, the BON also recognizes that substance abuse disorders are treatable. Nurses who receive appropriate treatment and reach a stable recovery can provide safe and quality care under specific circumstances. An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings resulting from...

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June 06, 2023Nursing License Defense

Reinstating Your Professional License After Revocation

Professional disciplinary proceedings can result in harsh sanctions, including revoking your professional license. In this situation, it may seem like the end of your career. However, different professions have varying rules about when or if you can apply for reinstatement of your license after revocation. For example, the rules for reinstating a nursing license differ from those for reinstating a teaching certificate. Whether a professional licensing board will grant your petition for reinstatement depends on...

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October 03, 2022Nursing License Defense

Can a Registered Nurse Prescribe Medication in Texas?

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses can prescribe medications in Texas. However, the authority to write prescriptions also involves being vulnerable to complaints against your nursing license. Earning the APRN Specialty Certification requires years of study and either a master's or doctorate in nursing. If a complaint has been made against your nursing license, it is imperative that you take steps to protect yourself. An experienced Texas nursing license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP can discuss your...

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May 28, 2021Medical License Defense,Nursing License Defense

How We Defend Texas Nurses Accused of Exceeding Their Scope of Authority

The nurses of Texas are a rare breed of professional, who routinely place the well-being of others above their own and provide life-saving (and life-changing) care. As the "human face" of healthcare, they have a whole host of responsibilities, and in some cases those responsibilities overlap with the responsibilities of doctors. But nurses must be very careful not to cross over into providing assistance to patients that goes beyond the scope of their authority. There...

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Are nurses made aware of identities of filers of complaints with the texas bon

March 19, 2021Nursing License Defense,Posts

Can Nurses Obtain the Identity of a Filer of a Complaint With the Texas Board of Nursing?

No nurse wants to learn they have been the subject of a complaint before the Texas Board of Nursing. Anyone can file these complaints, and they can result in serious professional repercussions, including revocation of the license to practice as a nurse in the state. Such a result generally means that the possibility of licensure elsewhere is off the table as well. This all amounts to a lot of wasted money, wasted time, and wasted...

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When the texas board of nursing is required to suspend or revoke a nursing license

March 16, 2021Nursing License Defense,Posts

When is the Texas Board of Nursing Required to Suspend or Revoke a Nursing License?

The possibility they may lose their license is one of the greatest professional fears that nurses live with. Complaints to the Texas Board of Nursing sometimes have the unfortunate outcome of revocation of licensure, mainly where violations of relevant code and rules are considered egregious enough. Of course, usually, there is some latitude in the discipline that the Board doles out, allowing it to be lenient where it believes improvement is still possible. But there...

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