FAQs

While our justice system deems us innocent until proven guilty, the issue becomes more complex when medical professionals are involved. HIPAA prevents nurses and other medical providers from publicly disclosing any information about a patient’s medical care or condition, which can hinder the provider’s own defense by prohibiting a public response to allegations of wrongdoing. Further,…

According to Nurse Journal, in 2021 there were 18,145 adverse actions against nursing licenses. This affected 140,859 nurses, 93,998 licensed practical nurses, and 9,002 nurse practitioners. While these numbers may sound high at first glance, they represent less than 1 percent of all nursing licenses.    As of 2020, professional conduct complaints made up almost one-third…

The Minnesota Board of Nursing governs nursing licensure in the state. The Board has the authority to investigate any report or complaint against a nurse regarding any allegation of violations of statutes, rules, or any standards associated with a nursing license. An employer will also report to the Board when a licensed nurse has been…

Can I Meet with a Patient After they are Discharged? In short, no, it is not okay to meet with a patient after they are discharged. This would be considered a former client or patient. Both the Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy (BBHT) and the Board of Social Work (BoSW) have laws/rules regarding intimate…

Common Reasons Nurses Get in Trouble with the Board The Board of Nursing investigates a wide range of allegations and complaints. Some of the most common reasons they take disciplinary action against nurses include: Criminal convictions that prevent the nurse from keeping their license or that may make them unfit to continue working in the…

Taking your issues with the Board of Nursing to the media or to your own social media accounts is akin to throwing gasoline on a bonfire. If you’re entangled in allegations, you are already on treacherous ground. Accusing the Board of Nursing of targeting you or treating you unfairly will only make the situation more…