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The Challenge of Advocacy: When Nurses Must Disagree With A Physician
Nurses have a legal and ethical duty to advocate for patient safety, even if it means disagreeing with a physician.
Darlene Nelson
1 day ago4 min read
What Is A Nurse Advocate?
Among the many roles within nursing, the nurse advocate stands out as a vital protector of the rights and responsibilities of nurses...
Darlene Nelson
Mar 193 min read
FALSE ALLEGATIONS BY BOARDS OF NURSING: How a Nurse Advocate Can Help You Defend Your License Successfully.
As a Nurse Advocate who assists nurses in responding to unjust allegations made by their Board of Nursing, I often see nurses falsely or...
Darlene Nelson
Dec 26, 20247 min read
SISTER STATE NURSING DISCIPLINE: THE ROLE OF BOARDS OF NURSING AND NURSYS
Introduction The authority of Boards of Nursing (BONs) to enforce disciplinary actions across states—known as sister state nursing...
Darlene Nelson
Apr 17, 20244 min read
WHEN A NURSE IS ASKED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST: REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF NURSING
Any nurse may find themselves asked by their employer to provide a drug test. Urine drug tests may be requested for suspicions of drug...
Darlene Nelson
Sep 13, 20234 min read
NURSES: BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Have you received a notice letter that you are being set for the Office of Administrative Hearings? What does that mean? What that means...
Darlene Nelson
Sep 6, 20236 min read
California Board of Nursing: Relitigating Cases Adjudicated by Other States
Having experienced the complexities of #nursing Boards in various states, I must emphasize that #california approach stands out due to...
Darlene Nelson
Aug 4, 20232 min read
When You Are Reported To a Board of Nursing or Licensing Agency
No nurse wants to find themselves reported to their licensing board. Thousands of nurses nationwide every month, however, find themselves...
Darlene Nelson
Mar 24, 20235 min read
When You Find Yourself Reported To a Board of Nursing or Licensing Agency
No nurse wants to find themselves reported to their licensing board. Thousands of nurses nationwide every month, however, find themselves...
Darlene Nelson
Jan 31, 20235 min read
Advocating for Nurses in Board Disciplinary ActionsThe Role of Nurse Advocates
Many nurses cannot afford legal representation when their state nursing board takes action against their license. In such cases, Nurse...
Darlene Nelson
Jul 19, 20217 min read
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