Receiving a letter from the Minnesota Board of Nursing can be alarming. A complaint has been filed, and now your conduct and actions are under ... Read More
Inappropriate Use of Social Media
For many of us, social media is an important part of our everyday lives. It allows us to share exciting moments, stay connected with loved ones, and ... Read More
Nurse Convicted in Lethal Drug Error
A recent NPR article detailed how a former Tennessee nurse was convicted of two felonies associated with a lethal drug error. Although nurse RaDonda ... Read More
Why should I Hire an Attorney Who is Also a Nurse?
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
