Federal and state laws require that certain individuals, particularly those who work in health care, with the elderly, with children, [...]
School nursing is an interesting, challenging and rewarding specialty of nursing practice. Providing nursing care to students of all [...]
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements 1 has been since 2001. It is an important [...]
If you have ever given a deposition, either as a witness or as a named party, in any type of legal proceeding, sworn to an affidavit, [...]
The words “assault” and “battery” are often used and often interchanged. However, in the eyes of the law, the two are very different. [...]
In many of the bulletins, I have presented a case and its legal citation for your review. You may have asked “How can I understand [...]
In recent years, many states have required licensed nurses, sometimes including all levels of licensure, to complete continuing [...]
If allegations against a nurse are proven, or he or she admits to the allegations, a board of nursing has the authority to discipline [...]
This bulletin discusses some of the grounds upon which a board can take disciplinary action against a nurse if they are proven.
The protections afforded a nurse licensee who has allegedly violated the nurse practice act or its rules and must answer to the state [...]
As a nurse, you know the importance of a patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality. These rights are grounded in the law and in [...]
