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Reinstatement of texas nursing license

October 19, 2018Nursing License Defense,Posts

Reinstatement of Texas Nursing License

When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) determines that a nurse violated the Nursing Practices Act (NPA), the Board will pursue sanctions, which may include remedial education, fines, warning, reprimand, suspension, probation, or license revocation. A finding that a nurse violated the NPA can be done only after proper due process and an investigation into a complaint filed against a Texas nurse. In cases where a nurse's license was revoked or surrendered, the nurse may...

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The duties of texas nurses in any practice setting

September 12, 2018Nursing License Defense,Posts

The Duties of Texas Nurses in any Practice Setting

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas through regulating nursing practice and placing an emphasis on a nurse’s responsibility and duty to provide safe, effective nursing care. Through the Nursing Practice Act, BON Rules, and publishing position statements, the Board delineates the duties and responsibilities that Texas LVNs and RNs owe to their patients. The Board addresses the duty of a nurse in any practice setting...

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Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Nurses

June 19, 2018Nursing License Defense

Why do Patients File Complaints Against Nurses?

A nurse’s practice and behavior are expected to be in compliance with the accepted rules and laws that govern the practice. When patients, patient family members, and employers believe a nurse has acted in a way that is unsafe or unethical, they may choose to file a complaint.  Patient complaints can jeopardize your nursing license and lead to an array of adverse sanctions. Protect your career by having a Texas nurse license defense attorney in...

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Investigatory process of the texas board of nursing

April 20, 2018Nursing License Defense,Posts

Investigatory Process of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the agency tasked with regulating the practice of nursing in Texas. The Board "protects the public from unsafe nursing practice, provides approval for more than 200 nursing education programs, issues licenses to more than 27,000 nurses per year" and provides nursing practice and education guidance to more than 350,000 currently licensed nurses practicing in Texas. The BON also conducts investigations of complaints and adjudicates complaints. The BON receives...

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New law removes certain disciplinary actions from the board of nursing website

January 11, 2018Nursing License Defense,Posts

New Law Removes Certain Disciplinary Actions from the Board of Nursing Website

Changes on how disciplinary actions are reported on the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) webpage are coming! Under Texas House Bill 2950, the BON has until March 1, 2019 to remove certain disciplinary actions from its website. Criteria for Disciplinary Actions to Be Removed Pursuant to the Bill, the BON "shall remove a disciplinary action from the nurse licensure verification page on the board's Internet website if: The disciplinary action is the only disciplinary action...

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Bertolino llp defends physicians nurses pharmacists and dentists when their licenses are under attack

December 08, 2017Medical License Defense,Nursing License Defense

BERTOLINO LLP Defends Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Dentists When Their Licenses Are Under Attack

Our firm provides aggressive defense for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and dentists after a patient or other party files a complaint with the licensing board. If you are a licensed medical professional and have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We will defend you when your license is under attack by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The...

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October 19, 2017Nursing License Defense,Posts

New Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact – Coming Soon for Texas Nurses

Texas is changing that manner in which it regulates the Multistate Licensure Privilege for nurses. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) will soon be implemented. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) announced that "within the next six months, the Compact Commission will determine the implementation date of the new Compact." The new Compact's purpose is to allow nurses to have mobility across state borders and to increase access to care while maintaining public protection. The...

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nurse helping an elderly patient

September 22, 2017Nursing License Defense

Suspended Nursing License: When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Must Suspend or Revoke a Nurse’s License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses qualified registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and advanced nurse practitioners to practice throughout the state of Texas. It is the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints. The Texas BON provides due process to a nurse when a complaint is filed against him or her, giving notice of the investigation and allegations. However, the BON’s primary objective is to ensure the...

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September 13, 2017Medical License Defense,Nursing License Defense

5 Benefits of Partnering with an Experienced Nursing License Defense Attorney

Nurses work hard for years to achieve and maintain their licenses. A wrongful accusation filed with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) can lead to unfair sanctions, including license suspension or revocation. Nurses cannot pursue their careers with a revoked or suspended license. You can respond to a BON compliant investigation alone or with help from an experienced attorney. A Texas nurse license defense lawyer can protect nursing professionals from harsh and unreasonable disciplinary actions:...

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August 25, 2017Nursing License Defense,Posts

A Brief History of the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing is the accrediting board responsible for the licensure, regulation, and monitoring of the 260,000 RNs and 98,00 vocational nurses in the state of Texas. It also approves 114 RN programs and 98 programs for vocational nurses throughout the state. The organization was created with the passage of the Nursing Practice Act of 1909, which formally recognized nursing as a profession within the state of Texas. Boisterous Beginnings and the Creation...

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