At the recent TAANA (The American Association of Nurse Attorneys) Conference here in Minneapolis, one of the speakers told a story of a nurse who ... Read More
Drug Diversion and the Union Steward: Do You Really Want to Know?
You have an appointment in HR with Nancy Nurse. She is being investigated for 1) having the highest narcotic usage on the unit; 2) wasting the most ... Read More
To Have or Not to Have: Malpractice/Liability Insurance
Nurses frequently ask me whether or not they should have their own professional liability insurance. The answer is yes, you should carry your own ... Read More
But My Manager/Supervisor/DON/CNO/CNS Said
While nurses like to believe that the nurses in charge of them have the information necessary to make good decisions, often the decisions are not ... Read More
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Nursing
It has been documented that about 15% of healthcare providers have drug dependence at some point during their careers. This creates a risk of harm to ... Read More
Reporting Obligations Under the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
If a nurse resigns, is it reported to the board? First of all, it is important all that nurses know what the reporting requirements are under the ... Read More
