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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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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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July 23, 2022Nursing License Defense

Board of Nursing Case Study: LVN 218826

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) issued an Agreed Order with the nurse holding Texas vocational nurse license #218826. The BON entered this Agreed Order based on evidence that the nurse might be subject to discipline under Tex. Occ. Code § 301.452(b)(3). This section permits the BON to discipline licensed nurses for “a conviction for, or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for, a felony or for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.”...

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